Cleocin T

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Overview:

Cleocin T (when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Clindamycin is an antibiotic, similar to and a derivative of lincomycin. Clindamycin can be used in topical or systemic treatment. It is effective as an anti-anaerobic antibiotic and antiprotozoal. For the treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible anaerobic bacteria (anaerobes, streptococci, pneumococci, and staphylococci)

Mechanism Of Action:
Systemic/Vaginal-Clindamycin inhibits protein synthesis of bacteria by binding to the 50 S ribosomal subunits of the bacteria. Topical-Clindamycin reduces free fatty acid concentrations on the skin and to suppress the growth of Propionibacterium acnes (Corynebacterium acnes) , an anaerobe found in sebaceous glands and follicles.

News Articles on Clindamycin

Stingier shoppers prompt desperate marketing - ‎Apr 13, 2009‎
Handok Pharmaceuticals will send salespeople to four Seoul universities to promote their anti-acne gel Cleocin-T and provide skin consultations starting 중앙데일리

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Cleocin T is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsChlolincocin; Cleocin; Cleocin Hcl; Cleocin Pediatric; Cleocin Phosphate; Cleocin T; Cleocin T Gel; Cleocin T Lotion; Cleocin T Topical Solution; Clinda-Derm; Clindagel; Clindamicina [Inn-Spanish]; Clindamycin; Clindamycin Hcl; Clindamycin Hydrochloride; Clindamycin Phosphate; Clindamycin [Usan:Ban:Inn]; Clindamycine [French]; Clindamycine [Inn-French]; Clindamycinum [Inn-Latin]; Clindesse; Clindets; Clinimycin; DRG-0011; Dalacin; Dalacin C; Dalacin C Flavored Granules; Dalacin C Phosphate; Dalacin T Topical Solution; Evoclin; HSDB 3037; Sobelin

Drug Category:
Cleocin T is categorized under the following by the FDA: Anti-bacterial Agents; Lincomycins; ATC:D10AF01; ATC:G01AA10; ATC:J01FF01

Dosage Forms:
capsules; Intramuscular solution; Intravenousparenteral solution; Topical Solution; Topical Lotion; Topical Gel; Vaginal Cream; Vaginal Ovules

Absorption:
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Interactions:
Interactions for Clindamycin:

Clindamycin has been shown to have neuromuscular blocking properties that may enhance the action of other neuromuscular blocking agents. Therefore, it should be used with caution in patients receiving such agents. Antagonism has been demonstrated between clindamycin and erythromycin in vitro. Because of possible clinical significance, these two drugs should not be administered concurrently.

Chemical IUPAC Name:
N-[2-chloro-1-(3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methylsulfanyl-tetrahydropyran-2-yl)-propyl]-1-methyl-4-propyl-pyrrolidine-2-carboxamide

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