clindamycin
Drug Identity
Schedule
Prescription Only
Pregnancy Category
UnknownEssential Medicine
Formulations
Available dosage forms and strengths.
| Form | Strength | Pack Size |
|---|---|---|
| injection | 1g | — |
Indications
Conditions treated with clindamycin, with dosing and administration details.
Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia (Pcp)
Indication
Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia (Pcp)
Adult Dose
600mg
Route
oral
Frequency
once a day
Notes
Level: B, VEN: V
Amodiaquine Is Oral Quinine With Doxycycline Or
Indication
Amodiaquine Is Oral Quinine With Doxycycline Or
Adult Dose
300mg
Route
oral
Frequency
every 8hours
Duration
7 days
Notes
Level: B, VEN: V
Treatment In Special Groups
Indication
Treatment In Special Groups
Adult Dose
120mg
Route
oral
Notes
Level: B, VEN: V
Refer To Specialist For Pacemaker Insertion.
Indication
Refer To Specialist For Pacemaker Insertion.
Adult Dose
1g
Route
IV
Vaginal Discharge In Women
Indication
Vaginal Discharge In Women
Adult Dose
400mg
Route
oral
Frequency
twice daily
Duration
7 days
Acute Respiratory Infections In Adults
Indication
Acute Respiratory Infections In Adults
Adult Dose
600mg
Route
oral
Frequency
once a day
Duration
21 days
Notes
Level: B, VEN: N
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Rds)
Indication
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Rds)
Adult Dose
1g
Route
IV
Paediatric Medicines Doses 80
Indication
Paediatric Medicines Doses 80
Adult Dose
4mg/kg
Route
oral