Cliden 300mg Injection is an antibiotic that treats severe/serious bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which inhibits bacterial growth. It shows a bacteriostatic effect, which stops bacterial reproduction but doesn't kill them. Cliden 300mg Injection effectively treats infections caused by gram-positive and anaerobic (living without air) bacteria, including susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Clostridium perfringens. Cliden 300mg Injection is useful in treating lower respiratory tract infections like pneumonia, empyema, and lung abscess; gynaecological infections like endometritis, nongonococcal tubo-ovarian abscess, pelvic cellulitis, and postsurgical vaginal cuff infection; intra-abdominal infections; septicaemia or sepsis (blood poisoning by bacteria), and bone and joint infections.

FAQs

How does Cliden 300mg Injection work?

Cliden 300mg Injection is an antibiotic that treats bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which retards bacterial growth.

In which conditions should I stay cautious while using Cliden 300mg Injection?

Cliden 300mg Injection should be used with proper caution and doctor consultation if you have any liver disease, kidney disease, gastrointestinal diseases (colitis, severe stomach cramps, diarrhoea), yellow food dye allergy, and allergic conditions (asthma, hay fever, eczema).

I am undergoing vaccination for typhoid this week. Can I use Cliden 300mg Injection?

Cliden 300mg Injection can affect the live vaccines like typhoid vaccine and decrease its effectiveness. Please consult a doctor before you start Cliden 300mg Injection if you are undergoing any vaccinations.

Does Cliden 300mg Injection cause abnormal liver function tests?

Cliden 300mg Injection may cause abnormal liver function tests as one of its side effects. Please ask your doctor before starting Cliden 300mg Injection if you have any history of liver problems.

Does Cliden 300mg Injection cause diarrhoea?

Diarrhoea can be a side-effect of Cliden 300mg Injection. Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is also reported during usage of antibiotics like Cliden 300mg Injection. Therefore, if you experience diarrhoea, you are advised to undergo an examination to rule out the chances of CDAD following Cliden 300mg Injection therapy.