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It is safe to use in a penicillin allergy because the two drugs are not in the same family. They are both antibiotics but have little else in common. They do not share similar chemical structures or mechanisms of action. Clindamycin is a macrolide antibiotic whereas penicillin is a beta lactam antibiotic.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoClindamycin is classified as a miscellaneous antibiotic and belongs in a subclass called lincosamide.
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∙ 6y agoNo, however clindamycin is a substitute antibiotic for people allergic to penicillin.
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∙ 13y agoYes. It is a protein synthesis inhibitor.
---Another example of don't believe what you read on the internet....
Clindamycin IS NOT a Cephalosporin.
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∙ 13y agoClindamycin is an antibiotic.
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∙ 11y agoNo
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What dosage of 150mg clindamycin for strep throut?
Clindamycin is the the drug of choice for Strep throat. Penicillin and similar class are the drugs of choice.
If a patient is allergic to Penicillin and they need to?
pre-medicate, they must be given 600mg of Clindamycin.
Can you take clindamycin if allergic to neomycin?
Yes. Clindamycin is not a penicillin-like antibiotic, so it may be used if allergic to penicillin. However, this does not mean you cannot be allergic to this drug also.
What is clindamycin 300mg used for?
Clindamycin is used for serious infections where Penicillin may not work like severe tooth abcess. It is a stronger alternate to Amoxicillin .
Will clindamycin treat strep throat?
clindamycin (cleocin) can be used to treat strep throat, but it's not the recommended treatment. strep throat is caused by streptococcus pyogenes. recommended treatment is with penicillin for 10 days. alternatives include amoxicillin; penicillin allergic patients can use azithro/clarithro/erythro-mycin. there is some evidence showing cleocin works, but it's not first choice
What to take if allergic to penicillin?
Macrolide group of antibiotics can be taken if patient is allergic to penicillin. They have the same spectrum as that of penicillin. That is gram positive and negative cocci and gram positive bacilli. They are Erythromycin, Roxithromycin, Clarithromycin and Azithromycin.
Is clindamycin used for tooth infection?
yea, if there is an infection. But you may also use penicillin(if not allergic to penicillin) or may use Amoxicillin. cepphalonsporin and tetracycline can also be used. Dr.Bilal Ashraf (pharamsist) pakistan
You went to the hospital they gave you IV clindamycin for a tooth abscess and gave you a script for it in pill form to take home. i have no insurance and have a bottle of penicillin can you use it?
i was given a script of Penicillin VK 500mg for my abscessed tooth so I'm assumeing yest.
What is ic clindamycin hcl used to treat?
clindamycin
Can a person take Clindamycin if allergic to ceclor?
can i take clindamycin if im allergic to ceclor
Is keflex 500mg or clindamycin 300mg the best to treat strep throat?
That is a bad choice. You do not kill the mouse with gun. When the tiger comes, you my end up with a stick in your hand. Please use the antibiotics sensibly. Future generations should not call you gullible. You have to go for culture of the throat for strep bacteria. If the facility is not available, then you have to use Tablet penicillin for sore throat. tablet penicillin 250 mg three time a day for ten days, empirically.
Can you take penicillin and Flucloxacillin at the same time?
can you take sulfameth trimethoprim and clindamycin at same time.
