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Clindamycin injection is a medication used to treat certain types of bacterial infections in different areas of the body. It is available in injectable and oral forms. The injectable form is administered either intravenously or intramuscularly, and must be diluted prior to administration when given intravenously. Peak serum levels are reached by the end of a short-term infusion, and within 3 hours after intramuscular injection in adults, and 1 hour for pediatric patients. Clindamycin should not be injected intravenously undiluted as a bolus. Clindamycin is in a class of medications called lincomycin antibiotics, and works by slowing or stopping the growth of bacteria. Possible side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Clindamycin injection should not be used by people with a history of allergic reactions to the medication.
Clavam is a class of antibiotics derived from Streptomyces clavuligerus NRRL 3585. It is a combination of two medicines: Amoxycillin and Clavulanic acid, used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs, airways, ears, urinary tract, skin, bone, joints, soft tissue, and respiratory tract. Clavam is effective against a large number of bacteria, and it prevents the formation of bacterial cell walls and kills the infection-causing bacteria. Clavam is also used to prevent bacterial infections in people who are allergic to penicillin. It is advisable to take Clavam tablet as a whole with water, preferably after meals to avoid stomach discomfort. It is also recommended to visit a doctor for the most satisfactory available treatment plan before self-medicating to treat a cough.
