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Aliases:
Clindomycin
Clindamicin
Clindomicin

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A synthetic analogue of lincomycin

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Adults(usual dose)

IV,IM: 300-600 mg/dose 8 hrly
ORAL: 150-450 mg/dose 6 hrly

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Neonates

IV,IM,ORAL: 5 mg/kg/dose 6-8 hrly

Infants and Children

IV,IM: 10 mg/kg/dose 6-8 hrly
ORAL: 5-7.5 mg/kg/dose 6-8 hrly

Endocarditis prophylaxis ORAL: 20 mg/kg (max 600 mg) as a single dose, 1 hr before procedure. Refer to Appendix for endocarditis prophylaxis protocol.

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Administration: 12 mg/mL or weaker over 30-40 mins. Risk of hypotension and cardiopulmonary arrest if given quickly.

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