clindamycin Flashcards

1
Q

What does the ABX work on?

A

G+ve cocci

streptococci, penicillin reistant staphylococci

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2
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What type of infections is it mostly used in?

A

bone infections

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3
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**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
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