clindamycin Flashcards
1
Q
What does the ABX work on?
A
G+ve cocci
streptococci, penicillin reistant staphylococci
2
Q
What type of infections is it mostly used in?
A
bone infections
3
Q
**serious s/e with clindamycin to lookout for/counsel about
A
DIARRHOEA
- antibiotic assoaicted colitis
- can be fatal
- C difficile infection suspected, diarrhoes, discontinue ABX