About the Antibiotic Cleocin
Cleocin is a prescription medication use to treat bacterial infections. In some cases, Cleocin is called by its generic name, clindamycin.
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Function
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Cleocin works by interfering with bacteria protein synthesis, a process that bacterial cells need to produce energy and reproduce. Without protein synthesis, the bacterial cells eventually die.
Types
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Cleocin is available as an oral antibiotic for minor to moderate infections, as an injectable or intravenous solution for moderate to severe infections that require hospitalization, topical ointment for skin infections and vaginal suppositories for infections of the female genitalia. There is also a pediatric version of Cleocin specifically for children.
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Time Frame
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The usual course of Cleocin treatment is 10 days, according to RxList; but your doctor may prescribe the drug for a longer or shorter amount of time based upon your specific condition.
Features
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Cleocin is effective at treating staph and strep infections as well as septicemia and bacterial pneumonia.
Risks
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The most common side effects of Cleocin are diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach pains, according to the Mayo Clinic. In some patients, Cleocin causes irritation of the colon, leading to severe, bloody diarrhea and a risk of dehydration.
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