clindamycin
Prescription infection treatment
Clindamycin is an antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections, particularly those caused by anaerobic bacteria and certain resistant staphylococci.
It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis.
Clindamycin is prescribed for skin infections, bone infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, and dental abscesses: The doctor prescribed clindamycin for her infected wound.
A notable risk is *Clostridioides difficile* colitis, a severe intestinal infection.
Inflamed skin condition
- pimplesSmall inflammatory skin lesions
- benzoyl peroxideTopical antibacterial oxidizer
- tretinoinTopical retinoid medication
- inflammationProtective tissue response
papules · pustules · comedones · cystic acne · sebum · pores · blemishes · dermatology
Inhibits microbial reproduction
- ribosomeProtein synthesis site
- protein synthesisAssembling amino acid chains
- anaerobicNot requiring oxygen
- staphylococcusSpherical bacteria in clusters
streptococcus · cellulitis · osteomyelitis · pneumonia · endocarditis · septicemia · skin infections · respiratory tract
Medical dispensing authorization
- intravenousInto the vein
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
- intramuscularInto muscle tissue
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
pharmacokinetics · half-life · generic · brand name · phosphate · hydrochloride · formulation · compounding
acne
Inflamed skin condition
- pimplesSmall inflammatory skin lesions
- benzoyl peroxideTopical antibacterial oxidizer
- tretinoinTopical retinoid medication
inflammation · papules · pustules · comedones · cystic acne · sebum · pores · blemishes · dermatology · folliculitis
bacteriostatic
Inhibits microbial reproduction
- ribosomeProtein synthesis site
- protein synthesisAssembling amino acid chains
- anaerobicNot requiring oxygen
staphylococcus · streptococcus · cellulitis · osteomyelitis · pneumonia · endocarditis · septicemia · skin infections · respiratory tract · bacterial vaginosis
prescription
Medical dispensing authorization
- intravenousInto the vein
- topicalCurrently relevant or newsworthy
- intramuscularInto muscle tissue
dosage · pharmacokinetics · half-life · generic · brand name · phosphate · hydrochloride · formulation · compounding · dispense
clindamycinantiviral
Agent blocking viral spread
antifungal · antiparasitic · acyclovir · remdesivir · fluconazole
clindamycinprobiotic
Healthful live microorganism supplement
prebiotic · pathogen · Lactobacillus · bacteria · Bifidobacterium