NAME OF DRUG

CLASSIFICATION

MECHANISM OF ACTION *Inhibits protein synthesis in susceptible bacteria at the level of the ribosome *Bactericidal, depending on susceptibility and concentration *Active against gram- positive aerobic cocci *Has good activity against those anaerobic bacteria that cause bacteria vaginosis

INDICATION

CONTRAINDICATIONS

SIDE EFFECTS

NURSING INTERVENTIONS BEFORE:

Assess overall health condition of the client. Assess patient for infection. Obtain complete blood count exams. Assess patient for hypersensitivity to medication. Obtain doctors orders.

Generic name:
Clindamycin

Functional class: Anti-infectives

Trade name: Celocin/ Clindets/ Clindaderm

Treatment of skin and skin structures infections, respiratory tract infections, septicaemia, osteomyelitis, endocarditic prophylaxis

Contraindicated in:
*hypersensitivity *previous pseudo membranous colitis *severe liver impairment *diarrhea *known alcoholic intolerance

CNS: dizziness Headache Vertigo CV: arrhythmias hypotension DERM: Rashes LOCAL: Phlebitis at IV site GI: Pseudomembranous colitis

Use cautiously in:

*geriatric patients *pregnancy *lactation

DURING:
Perform the 15 rights of drug administration. Monitor for bowel elimination.

AFTER: Educated client and

significant others of the client the importance of compliance of medication. Instruct client and significant other to report immediately if any adverse effects occur. Instruct patient and significant others that the medication that the client will take must be taken. round the clock at evenly spaced times and to finish the drug completely. Document all relevant findings accordingly.