Lincosamides Flashcards

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Cleocin generic

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lincosamide

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Major uses of lincosamide

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skin and soft tissue infections, aspiration pneumonia, strep & dental prophylaxis

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Side effects of lincosamide

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GI upset, esophagitis, rash, clostridium-difficil associated diarrhea

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precautions of lincosamide

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box warning for C-diff, liver dysfunction, superinfection

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Patient counseling

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Keep close eye on diarrhea!! do not use gatorade. drink lots of water with dose

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