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Clindamycin
Synonym(s): Lincosamide antibiotic
Introduction
In the UK, Clindamycin is classified as category C (Caution) by the European Medicines Agency (EMA).
Name
- Clindamycin.
Class of drug
- Lincosamide antibiotic.
Description
Chemical name
- (2S-trans)-methyl 7-chloro-6,7,8-trideoxy-6-[[(1-methyl-4-propyl-2-pyrrolidinyl)carbonyl]amino]-1-thio-L-threo-alpha-D-galacto-octopyranoside.
Molecular formula
- C18H22ClN2O5S.
Molecular weight
- 425.
Storage requirements
- <25°C.
Contraindicated in ruminants: may cause severe/ fatal GI effects.
Uses
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Administration
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Pharmacokinetics
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Precautions
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Withdrawal Periods
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Adverse Reactions
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed Papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
Other sources of information
- Bishop Y (2006) The Veterinary Formulary. 6th edn. Published in association with the British Veterinary Association.
- NOAH compendium of datasheets.
- European Medicines Agency (online) Categorisation of Antibiotics for Use in Animals for Prudent and Responsible Use. Website: www.ema.europa.eu (pdf download).