Antimicrobials – Antibacterials (Glycopeptides, Lincosamides)

Question 1

What are glycopeptides and lincosamides indicated for?

Answer 1

infections caused by susceptible bacteria in the lower respiratory tract, intra-abdominal cavity, skin and other tissues

Question 2

What is topical clindamycin indicated for?

Answer 2

treatment of acne vulgaris

Question 3

What are glycopeptides and lincosamides contraindicated in?

Answer 3

patients with hypersensitivity

Question 4

What is clindamycin contraindicated in?

Answer 4

• neonates
• caution in pregnancy and lactation

Question 5

clindamycin (hydrochloride) (1)

Answer 5

lincosamide antibiotic

• Dalacin C*

Question 6

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Dalacin C (1)

Answer 6

caps: 150, 300 mg

Question 7

clindamycin (palmitate hydrochloride) (1)

Answer 7

lincosamide antibiotic

• Dalacin C Flavoured Granules

Question 8

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Dalacin C Flavoured Granules (1)

Answer 8

soln: 75 mg/5 mL

Question 9

clindamycin (phosphate) (3)

Answer 9

lincosamide antibiotic

• Dalacin C Phosphate Sterile Injection*
• Dalacin T Topical Solution* (brand name D/C)
• Dalacin Vaginal Cream

Question 10

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Dalacin C Phosphate Sterile Injection (1)

Answer 10

injection soln: 150 mg/mL

Question 11

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Dalacin T Topical Solution (1)

Answer 11

topical soln: 10 mg/mL (1% w/v)

Question 12

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Dalacin Vaginal Cream (1)

Answer 12

vaginal cream: 20 mg/g (2% w/w)

Question 13

vancomycin (2)

Answer 13

glycopeptide antibiotic

• Vancocin*
• Vancomycin HCl Injection*

Question 14

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Vancocin (1)

Answer 14

caps: 125, 250 mg

Question 15

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Vancomycin HCl Injection (1)

Answer 15

pwd for injection 0.5, 1, 5, 10 g per vial