Clindamycin Injection: Clindamycin is employed in treating acne (pimples). Acne is a skin disorder caused by hair follicles plugged with oil and dead skin cells. Blackheads, pimples with pus, and large/red bumps are the symptoms of it.
Clindamycin has ‘Clindamycin’ in it, which inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, preventing the growth of bacteria. It also exhibits a bacteriostatic effect, preventing bacteria from multiplying.
Clindamycin is to be used only externally (on the skin). Do not get it in contact with the eyes, eyelids, lips, or mouth. As with all medicines, Clindamycin also brings about side effects, though not everyone develops them. These common side effects of Clindamycin are burning sensation, itching, dryness, redness, oily skin, and peeling of the skin. The majority of these side effects do not need to be treated medically and fade with time. If these side effects do last longer, please talk to your doctor.
Medical Benefits:
- Clindamycin is an antibacterial.
- It inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, which in turn inhibits bacterial development.
- It has a bacteriostatic action, inhibiting bacterial propagation but not destroying them.
- It is used to treat infections by gram-positive and anaerobic bacteria, such as susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Clostridium perfringens.
Uses:
- Clindamycin is best suited for oily skin; it easily controls excess sebum for an even complexion.
- Clindamycin is loaded with active ingredients; it attacks blemish-causing bacteria, lowering the risk of new breakouts.
- Clindamycin calms redness and irritation from acne lesions, for healthier-looking skin.
- Clindamycin reduces acne and prevents future breakouts by regulating oil production and unclogging pores.
Directions to Use:
- Don’t administer it yourself.
- Pinch the skin firmly between your index finger and thumb, and do it quickly.
- Push the needle straight into the muscle.
- Suction back the plunger; if blood enters the syringe, withdraw the needle from the skin.
- Replace the needle with one of the same bore.
- You can administer the already-present drug in the syringe.
- Administer the drug slowly.
Dosage:
Administer this injection in the proper dose as directed by your physician. Don’t use the higher mg of this drug.
Storage:
- Keep this drug in a cool and dry place.
- Don’t store this infusion in sunlight.
- Keep this mixture away from children and animals.
Side Effects:
- Stinging
- Itching
- Dryness
- Redness
- Oily complexion
- Skin peeling
Precautions:
- Your physician has prescribed Clindamycin to treat your infection and relieve symptoms.
- Don’t miss any doses and complete the full treatment even if you recover. Stopping it prematurely can cause the infection to return and more difficult to deal with.
- Take this injection after having food to prevent an upset stomach.
- Diarrhea is a potential side effect, but it should resolve when your treatment is over. Tell your doctor if it does not resolve or if there is blood in the stools.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before you begin treatment with this antibiotic.
- Discontinue taking Clindamycin and tell your physician immediately if you experience an itchy rash, face, throat, or tongue swelling, or difficulty breathing while taking this medication.
