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Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml, Pack of 1 INJECTION
Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml, Pack of 1 INJECTION
Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml, Pack of 1 INJECTION
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Composition :

CLINDAMYCIN-600MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Gland Pharma Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml

Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml is primarily used to treat serious bacterial infections such as lower respiratory tract infections like pneumonia, empyema, and lung abscess; gynecological infections like endometritis, nongonococcal tubo-ovarian abscess, pelvic cellulitis, and postsurgical vaginal cuff infection; intra-abdominal infections; septicaemia or sepsis (blood poisoning by bacteria); and bone and joint infections.

Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml contains 'Clindamycin' that works by preventing bacterial protein synthesis, leading to the inhibition of bacterial growth. It exhibits a bacteriostatic effect, which prevents bacterial reproduction.

Common side effects of Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, heartburn, skin rash, pain and swelling at the injection site, and vaginal itching or discharge. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml. Let your doctor know if you have any liver disease, kidney disease, yellow food dye allergy, colitis, severe stomach cramps, diarrhoea, and allergic conditions. Do not use Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml while getting vaccinated with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml may affect the vaccine's activity. Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml should be used only with a doctor's advice during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Uses of Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml

Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml are as follows:

  • Lower respiratory tract infections: Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml is used to treat lung infections, such as pneumonia, empyema, and lung abscess.
  • Gynaecological infections: Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml is effective in treating infections such as endometritis, tubo-ovarian abscess (non-gonococcal), pelvic cellulitis, and post-surgical vaginal cuff infections.
  • Treatment of intra-abdominal infections: Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml is used to treat infections in the abdominal cavity, such as peritonitis and abscesses.
  • Septicemia (sepsis): Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml is used to treat bloodstream infections caused by bacteria that are susceptible to it.
  • Treatment of bone and joint infections: Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml is effective in treating osteomyelitis and septic arthritis caused by bacteria.
  • Alternative in penicillin-allergic patients: Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml is an antibiotic that can be used instead of penicillin, particularly in anaerobic and gram-positive infections.

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Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
  • Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml will be administered by the doctor or healthcare professional.
  • Do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml is an antibiotic that treats severe/serious bacterial infections.
  • It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which inhibits bacterial growth.
  • It shows a bacteriostatic effect, which stops bacterial reproduction but doesn't kill them.
  • Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml effectively treats infections caused by gram-positive and anaerobic (living without air) bacteria, including susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Clostridium perfringens.
  • Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml is useful in treating lower respiratory tract infections, such as pneumonia, empyema, and lung abscess; gynaecological infections, including endometritis, nongonococcal tubo-ovarian abscess, pelvic cellulitis, and post-surgical vaginal cuff infection; intra-abdominal infections; septicaemia or sepsis (blood poisoning by bacteria); and bone and joint infections.

How Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml Works

Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml contains 'Clindamycin' that works by preventing bacterial protein synthesis, leading to the inhibition of bacterial growth. It shows a bacteriostatic effect that stops bacterial reproduction. Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml effectively treats infections caused by gram-positive and anaerobic (living without air) bacteria, including susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Clostridium perfringens

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep out of sight and reach of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml
  • Take cold water baths avoiding soap.
  • Avoid scratching and scrubbing to prevent infections while itching.
  • Use nets to prevent insects and mosquitoes.
  • Stop using lotions and creams that cause irritation.
  • Avoid alcohol and caffeine intake.
  • Abnormal liver function requires immediate medical attention. Your doctor may recommend lifestyle modifications along with needed medication.
  • Avoid intake of alcohol as it has a direct impact on liver functioning.
  • Prevent medications like paracetamol, over-the-counter painkillers or those mentioned by your doctor, as they may have issues getting metabolised in your body.
  • If you have overweight issues, losing weight can be a good thing to manage abnormal liver function.
  • Cut down the number of fatty foods that are taken daily.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Managing Low Blood Pressure Triggered by Medication: Expert Advice:
  • If you experience low blood pressure symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting while taking medication, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Make lifestyle modifications and adjust your medication regimen under medical guidance to manage low blood pressure.
  • As your doctor advises, regularly check your blood pressure at home. Record your readings to detect any changes and share them with your doctor.
  • Fluid intake plays a vital role in managing blood pressure by maintaining blood volume, regulating blood pressure, and supporting blood vessel function. Drinking enough fluids helps prevent dehydration, maintain electrolyte balance, and regulate fluid balance.
  • Take regular breaks to sit or lie down if you need to stand for long periods.
  • When lying down, elevate your head with extra pillows to help improve blood flow.
  • Avoid heavy exercise or strenuous activities that can worsen low blood pressure.
  • Wear compression socks as your doctor advises to enhance blood flow, reduce oedema, and control blood pressure.
  • If symptoms persist or worsen, or if you have concerns about your condition, seek medical attention for personalized guidance and care.

What if I have taken an overdose of Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml

Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml is administered by a health care professional in a hospital setting. Hence, the chances of overdose are less. If you experience any of these symptoms like peeling or blistering skin, rash, hives, itching, difficulty, breathing or swallowing, and/or hoarseness, call your doctor immediately or get emergency medical treatment.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not use Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml if you are allergic to any of its components.
  • Let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney diseases, gastrointestinal diseases (colitis, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea), yellow food dye allergy, and allergic conditions (asthma, hay fever, eczema).
  • Do not use Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml while getting vaccinated with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml may affect the vaccine's activity.
  • Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent any undesired effects while using Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ClindamycinCeritinib
Severe
ClindamycinBacitracin
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ClindamycinCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml:
Concomitant use of Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml with ceritinib can increase the effects of Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml can be taken with ceritinib if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience persistent vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, or diarrhoea.
ClindamycinBacitracin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml:
Co-administration of Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml with Bacitracin may increase the risk of kidney and/or nerve damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml can be taken with bacitracin if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience signs and symptoms of kidney damage such as sudden weight gain or weight loss, nausea, vomiting, fluid retention, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Let your doctor know if you develop seizures; hearing problems; or numbness, burning or tingling in your hands and feet. If you develop diarrhoea or vomiting during treatment with these medications, drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration, as dehydration may harm the kidney.
ClindamycinBoceprevir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml:
Co-administration of Boceprevir together with Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml can increase the effects of Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml and Boceprevir, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you have ongoing feelings of sickness, throwing up, having loose stools, or pain in your stomach, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ClindamycinIndinavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml:
Concomitant use of Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml with indinavir may increase the effects of Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml can be taken with indinavir if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience persistent vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, or diarrhoea.
ClindamycinBotulinum toxin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml:
Taking Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml with Botulinum toxin can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml with Botulinum toxin together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ClindamycinAtracurium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml:
Co-administration of Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml with Atracurium can increase the risk of muscle weakness.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml with Atracurium together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. "Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml can affect the muscles and nerves in your body. When used with other medications that also affect the muscles and nerves, it can cause a serious problem called neuromuscular blockade. If you have trouble breathing or can't breathe at all, please call your doctor right away." Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ClindamycinFosphenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml:
When Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml is taken with Fosphenytoin, it can cause the body to process Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml faster.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml and Fosphenytoin, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any symptoms like sudden drowsiness, fatigue, confusion, itching, burning, or tingling sensation, abnormal body movements, or loss of coordination, make sure to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
ClindamycinEthinylestradiol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml:
When Ethinylestradiol and Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml are taken together, the effects of Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml can be reduced.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Ethinylestradiol and Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ClindamycinClarithromycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml:
Taking Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml with clarithromycin may increase the effects of Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml can be taken with clarithromycin if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience persistent vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, or diarrhea. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
ClindamycinCarbamazepine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml:
Co-administration of Carbamazepine and Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml together may result in reduced blood levels of Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml, which could make it less effective in treating your disease.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking carbamazepine and Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. If you experience any symptoms like fever, it is advised to consult a doctor. Without consulting a doctor, never stop taking any medications.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Wash your hands often to maintain cleanliness.
  • Avoid sharing personal items like shaving razors.
  • Include whole-grain foods, such as multigrain bread and brown rice, in your diet.
  • Taking probiotics after an antibiotic treatment reduces the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea.
  • Try taking yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, and kimchi, which help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet that is easily digested by your gut bacteria. Fibre foods may also help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics.
  • Avoid the intake of alcoholic beverages as it may cause dehydration and affect your sleep.
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep. 

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Alcohol

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Avoid taking alcohol while using Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml since it may worsen the side effects.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before receiving Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml can be excreted into breast milk when used by a nursing mother. Please consult your doctor before receiving Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

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There is limited data on how Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml affects your driving ability. Please seek medical advice for more information.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before receiving Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml since it may cause jaundice and abnormal liver function tests.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before receiving Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml should be used in children only when prescribed by a doctor. Your doctor will prescribe Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml depending on the child's age and body weight.

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Heart

Let your doctor know if you have any history of heart disease before starting Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Limited information available about the use of Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml in geriatric patients. Please consult your physician.

FAQs

Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml belongs to the class of antibiotics primarily used to treat serious bacterial infections such as lower respiratory tract infections like pneumonia, empyema, and lung abscess; gynaecological infections like endometritis, nongonococcal tubo-ovarian abscess, pelvic cellulitis, and postsurgical vaginal cuff infection; intra-abdominal infections; septicaemia or sepsis (blood poisoning by bacteria), and bone and joint infections.

Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml is an antibiotic that treats bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which retards bacterial growth.

Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml should be used with proper caution and under the guidance of a doctor if you have any liver disease, kidney disease, gastrointestinal diseases (such as colitis, severe stomach cramps, or diarrhoea), a yellow food dye allergy, or allergic conditions (such as asthma, hay fever, or eczema).

Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml can affect the live vaccines like typhoid vaccine and decrease its effectiveness. Please consult a doctor before you start Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml if you are undergoing any vaccinations.

Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml may cause abnormal liver function tests as a side effect. Please ask your doctor before starting Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml if you have any history of liver problems.

Diarrhoea can be a side-effect of Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml. Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is also reported during usage of antibiotics like Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml. Therefore, if you experience diarrhoea, you are advised to undergo an examination to rule out the chances of CDAD following Clindum 600mg Injection 4ml therapy.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Gland Pharma Limited, 6-3-865/1/2, Greenland Apartments, Ameerpet, Hyderabad - 500016, India
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