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Clindamycin - Bacterial infection

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Status 1

Blue
Formulations :
  • Capsules
  • Liquid
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
R
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation. Use in primary care when indicated by microbiology eg on culture results. Clindamycin has a high association with the development of Clostridium Difficile.  Patients and carers should be advised to stop clindamycin if diarrhoea develops. 
 

Status 2

Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
R
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Restricted Use - for use when indicated by local trust antimicrobial guidelines or specialist microbiology recommendation. Clindamycin has a high association with the development of Clostridium Difficile.  Patients and carers should be advised to stop clindamycin if diarrhoea develops.

Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Clindamycin
Indication :
Bacterial infection
Group Name :
Keywords :
antibiotic, antibacterial
Brand Names Include :
Dalacin C
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
0
Traffic Light Entries :
2

Committee Recommendations (1)

01 May 24 - Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

The Surrey Heartlands Area Prescribing Committee agreed the traffic light status of this drug and indication as part of the Joint Formulary review.

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Clindamycin is used to treat.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Bacterial infection.