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Clindamycin (Cleocin) Nursing Considerations


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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

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