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Generic Name Clindamycin

Trade Name Cleocin

Indication Skin infections, respiratory tract infections, septicemia, intra-abdominal infections, osteomyelitis

Action Bacteriostatic: inhibits protein synthesis

Therapeutic Class Anti-infectives

Pharmacologic Class Lincosamide

Nursing Considerations • Arrhythmias, pseudomembranous colitis, diarrhea, phlebitis • Monitor bowel function • Assess for infection, obtain cultures prior to therapy • Monitor liver function tests • Monitor CBC