Clindamycin and sodium chloride (Intravenous)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 5, 2022.

Available Dosage Forms:

• Solution

Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic

Chemical Class: Clindamycin

Uses for clindamycin and sodium chloride

Clindamycin and sodium chloride injection is used to treat bacterial infections in different areas of the body. Clindamycin and sodium chloride is given to patients who had an allergic reaction to penicillin.

Clindamycin belongs to the class of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, clindamycin and sodium chloride will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

Clindamycin and sodium chloride is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

Before using clindamycin and sodium chloride

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For clindamycin and sodium chloride, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to clindamycin and sodium chloride or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of clindamycin and sodium chloride injection in children.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of clindamycin and sodium chloride injection in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have diarrhea, which may require caution and adjustment in the dose for patients receiving clindamycin and sodium chloride.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication w.