Clindamycin

Clinical safety rating: safe

Human studies have proved safety

How it works

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Dosing & administration

Dosing varies by indication and patient profile. Always follow your institution's current prescribing guidelines.

Renal impairment	Consult protocols for adjustment.
Liver impairment	Consult protocols for adjustment.

Use during pregnancy

1st trimester	Safe. No increased risk of birth defects.
2nd trimester	Safe.
3rd trimester	Safe.

Clinical note

Safe and effective for anaerobic bacterial infections, group A streptococcal infections, and bacterial vaginosis (BV) in pregnancy. First-line topical/vaginal gel for BV in all trimesters as an alternative to metronidazole. No evidence of teratogenicity in human studies.

Breastfeeding

Safe. Present in breast milk; monitor infant for diarrhea, bloody stool, or pseudomembranous colitis (rare).

Warnings & precautions

When not to use it

nausea

Drug interactions

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