Clindamycin

Generic Name

clindamycin

Trade Name

Cleocin

Indication

skin infections, respiratory tract infections, septicemia, intra-abdominal infections, osteomyelitis

Action

inhibits protein synthesis

Therapeutic Class

Anti-infectives

Pharmacologic Class

none

Nursing Considerations

arrythmias, pseudomembranous colitis, diarrhea, phlebitis

monitor bowel function

assess for infection, obtain cultures prior to therapy

monitor liver function tests.

monitor CBC