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Clindasoft 100mg Capsule, Pack of 1 Capsule
Clindasoft 100mg Capsule, Pack of 1 Capsule
Written By Divya L , PharmaD
Reviewed By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
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Composition :

CLINDAMYCIN-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Vostro Critical Care

Consume Type :

ORAL

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Not Returnable

About Clindasoft 100mg Capsule

Clindasoft 100mg Capsule belongs to the class of ‘antibiotics’, primarily used to treat bacterial infections. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Clindasoft 100mg Capsule will not work for viral infections, such as common cold and flu.

Clindasoft 100mg Capsule contains 'Clindamycin' that works by preventing bacterial protein synthesis, leading to the inhibition of bacterial growth. It shows a bacteriostatic effect that stops bacterial reproduction. Clindasoft 100mg Capsule effectively treats infections caused by gram-positive and anaerobic (living without air) bacteria, including susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Clostridium perfringens.

Take Clindasoft 100mg Capsule as advised by a doctor. Clindasoft 100mg Capsule may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of Clindasoft 100mg Capsule include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, heartburn, skin rash, and vaginal itching or discharge. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Inform the doctor if you are allergic to any of the components in Clindasoft 100mg Capsule. Let your doctor know if you have any liver disease, kidney disease, gastrointestinal diseases (colitis, an inflammation of the colon), yellow food dye allergy, and allergic conditions (asthma, hay fever, eczema). Do not use Clindasoft 100mg Capsule while getting vaccinated with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since Clindasoft 100mg Capsule may affect vaccine activity. Clindasoft 100mg Capsule should be used only with a doctor's advice during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Uses of Clindasoft 100mg Capsule

Bacterial infections.

Directions for Use

Tablet/capsule: Swallow the tablet/capsule as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it.Oral liquid: Measure the liquid with a measuring cup and take it as advised by the doctor.

Medicinal Benefits

Clindasoft 100mg Capsule is an antibiotic that treats 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. Clindasoft 100mg Capsule effectively treats infections caused by gram-positive and anaerobic (living without air) bacteria, including susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Clostridium perfringens.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Clindasoft 100mg Capsule
  • Take cold water baths avoiding soap.
  • Avoid scratching and scrubbing to prevent infections while itching.
  • Use nets to prevent insects and mosquitoes.
  • Stop using lotions and creams that cause irritation.
  • Avoid alcohol and caffeine intake.
  • Abnormal liver function requires immediate medical attention. Your doctor may recommend lifestyle modifications along with needed medication.
  • Avoid intake of alcohol as it has a direct impact on liver functioning.
  • Prevent medications like paracetamol, over-the-counter painkillers or those mentioned by your doctor, as they may have issues getting metabolised in your body.
  • If you have overweight issues, losing weight can be a good thing to manage abnormal liver function.
  • Cut down the number of fatty foods that are taken daily.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Managing Low Blood Pressure Triggered by Medication: Expert Advice:
  • If you experience low blood pressure symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting while taking medication, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Make lifestyle modifications and adjust your medication regimen under medical guidance to manage low blood pressure.
  • As your doctor advises, regularly check your blood pressure at home. Record your readings to detect any changes and share them with your doctor.
  • Fluid intake plays a vital role in managing blood pressure by maintaining blood volume, regulating blood pressure, and supporting blood vessel function. Drinking enough fluids helps prevent dehydration, maintain electrolyte balance, and regulate fluid balance.
  • Take regular breaks to sit or lie down if you need to stand for long periods.
  • When lying down, elevate your head with extra pillows to help improve blood flow.
  • Avoid heavy exercise or strenuous activities that can worsen low blood pressure.
  • Wear compression socks as your doctor advises to enhance blood flow, reduce oedema, and control blood pressure.
  • If symptoms persist or worsen, or if you have concerns about your condition, seek medical attention for personalized guidance and care.

Drug Warnings

Do not use Clindasoft 100mg Capsule if you are allergic to any of its components. Let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney diseases, gastrointestinal diseases (colitis, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea), yellow food dye allergy, and allergic conditions (asthma, hay fever, eczema). Do not use Clindasoft 100mg Capsule while getting vaccinated with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since Clindasoft 100mg Capsule may affect vaccine activity. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Clindasoft 100mg Capsule. Clindasoft 100mg Capsule should be used in children only when prescribed by a doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ClindamycinBalsalazide
Severe
ClindamycinCeritinib
Severe

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ClindamycinBalsalazide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clindasoft 100mg Capsule:
Co-administration of Clindasoft 100mg Capsule with Balsalazide may reduce the effectiveness of Balsalazide.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Clindasoft 100mg Capsule can be taken with balsalazide if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you have any concerns, the doctor may prescribe alternatives that do not interact, dose adjustment, or more frequent monitoring to safely use both medications. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
ClindamycinCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clindasoft 100mg Capsule:
Concomitant use of Clindasoft 100mg Capsule with ceritinib can increase the effects of Clindasoft 100mg Capsule

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Clindasoft 100mg Capsule can be taken with ceritinib if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience persistent vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, or diarrhoea.
ClindamycinFosphenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clindasoft 100mg Capsule:
When Clindasoft 100mg Capsule is taken with Fosphenytoin, it can cause the body to process Clindasoft 100mg Capsule faster.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Clindasoft 100mg Capsule and Fosphenytoin, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any symptoms like sudden drowsiness, fatigue, confusion, itching, burning, or tingling sensation, abnormal body movements, or loss of coordination, make sure to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
ClindamycinBoceprevir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clindasoft 100mg Capsule:
Co-administration of Boceprevir together with Clindasoft 100mg Capsule can increase the effects of Clindasoft 100mg Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Clindasoft 100mg Capsule and Boceprevir, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you have ongoing feelings of sickness, throwing up, having loose stools, or pain in your stomach, it's important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ClindamycinCholera, live attenuated
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clindasoft 100mg Capsule:
Co-administration of Clindasoft 100mg Capsule may reduce the activity of the cholera vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
Talk to your doctor before receiving the Cholera vaccine if you are currently being treated with Clindasoft 100mg Capsule or have been treated within the last 14 days. To ensure adequate vaccine response, you should not receive cholera vaccine until at least 14 days after you complete antibiotic therapy. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
ClindamycinCarbamazepine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clindasoft 100mg Capsule:
Co-administration of Carbamazepine and Clindasoft 100mg Capsule together may result in reduced blood levels of Clindasoft 100mg Capsule, which could make it less effective in treating your disease.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking carbamazepine and Clindasoft 100mg Capsule together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. If you experience any symptoms like fever, it is advised to consult a doctor. Without consulting a doctor, never stop taking any medications.
ClindamycinIndinavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clindasoft 100mg Capsule:
Concomitant use of Clindasoft 100mg Capsule with indinavir may increase the effects of Clindasoft 100mg Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Clindasoft 100mg Capsule can be taken with indinavir if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience persistent vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, or diarrhoea.
ClindamycinAtracurium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clindasoft 100mg Capsule:
Co-administration of Clindasoft 100mg Capsule with Atracurium can increase the risk of muscle weakness.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Clindasoft 100mg Capsule with Atracurium together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. "Clindasoft 100mg Capsule can affect the muscles and nerves in your body. When used with other medications that also affect the muscles and nerves, it can cause a serious problem called neuromuscular blockade. If you have trouble breathing or can't breathe at all, please call your doctor right away." Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
ClindamycinAtazanavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clindasoft 100mg Capsule:
Co-administration of Clindasoft 100mg Capsule with Atazanavir may increase the effects of Clindasoft 100mg Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Clindasoft 100mg Capsule can be taken with atazanavir if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience persistent nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
ClindamycinKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Clindasoft 100mg Capsule:
Coadministration of use of Clindasoft 100mg Capsule with ketoconazole can increase the effects of Clindasoft 100mg Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, Clindasoft 100mg Capsule can be taken with ketoconazole if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience persistent vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain or diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include whole-grain foods like multigrain bread and brown rice in your diet. 
  • Taking probiotics after an antibiotic treatment reduces the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. 
  • Try taking yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, and kimchi that help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet that is easily digested by your gut bacteria. Fibre foods may also help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. 
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. 
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep. 

Habit Forming

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Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

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Written By

Divya L

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Reviewed By

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Last Updated

Aug 20, 2024 | 1:14 PM IST

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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CLINDAMYCIN-100MGOther bacterial intestinal infections
Severe
CLINDAMYCIN-100MGDisorders related to short gestation and low birth weight, not elsewhere classified
Severe

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CLINDAMYCIN-100MGOther bacterial intestinal infections
Severe
How does the disease interact with Clindasoft 100mg Capsule:
Almost all antibacterial medications have been associated with reports of Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD), formerly known as pseudomembranous colitis. It can vary from mild diarrhoea to deadly colitis.

How to manage the interaction:
Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) ranging from mild diarrhoea to colitis has been reported during treatment with antibacterial agents. Therapy should be administered cautiously in patients with history of gastrointestinal disease, particularly colitis and pseudomembranous colitis. Appropriate fluid and electrolyte management, protein supplementation, and antibacterial treatment of C difficile is advised.
CLINDAMYCIN-100MGDisorders related to short gestation and low birth weight, not elsewhere classified
Severe
How does the disease interact with Clindasoft 100mg Capsule:
Benzyl alcohol is frequently used as a preservative in the formulation of multidose vials for parenteral medicines. Manufacturers of pharmaceuticals believe that using them in neonates, especially preterm and underweight newborns, is contraindicated. In low birth weight preterm newborns, the use of benzyl alcohol in bacteriostatic saline intravascular flush and endotracheal tube lavage solutions has been linked to mortality and serious respiratory and metabolic problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Parenteral medications containing benzyl alcohol as a preservative are contraindicated in neonates, particularly premature infants and infants of low birth weight.
CLINDAMYCIN-100MGOther diseases of liver
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Clindasoft 100mg Capsule:
The liver is the primary site of Clindasoft 100mg Capsule metabolism. Patients with significantly impaired hepatic function may have a rise in the blood concentration of Clindasoft 100mg Capsule and a prolongation of the half-life. Additionally, the drug's usage may result in abnormal liver enzyme levels and jaundice. Patients with liver problems should receive Clindasoft 100mg Capsule therapy with caution. When given every 8 hours, dosage modifications might not be required. However, with high-dose therapy, serum concentrations should be observed, and during prolonged therapy, regular liver function tests should be carried out.

How to manage the interaction:
Clindasoft 100mg Capsule is primarily metabolized by the liver. Therapy with Clindasoft 100mg Capsule should be administered cautiously in patients with liver disease. Serum concentrations should be monitored during high-dose therapy, and periodic liver function tests should be performed during prolonged therapy.
CLINDAMYCIN-100MGOther disorders of kidney and ureter, not elsewhere classified
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Clindasoft 100mg Capsule:
Clindasoft 100mg Capsule is partially removed by the kidney. Clindasoft 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in individuals with significantly impaired renal function. Dosage changes are probably to be required. Serum Clindasoft 100mg Capsule concentrations should be monitored throughout high-dose therapy, and renal function tests should be conducted on a regular basis during extended medication.

How to manage the interaction:
Therapy with Clindasoft 100mg Capsule should be administered cautiously in patients with severely impaired renal function. Serum Clindasoft 100mg Capsule concentrations should be monitored during high-dose therapy, and periodic renal function tests should be performed during prolonged therapy.
CLINDAMYCIN-100MGOther disorders of kidney and ureter, not elsewhere classified
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Clindasoft 100mg Capsule:
Clindasoft 100mg Capsule is partially removed by the kidney. Clindasoft 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in individuals with significantly impaired renal function. Dosage changes are probably to be required. Serum Clindasoft 100mg Capsule concentrations should be monitored throughout high-dose therapy, and renal function tests should be conducted on a regular basis during extended medication.

How to manage the interaction:
Therapy with Clindasoft 100mg Capsule should be administered cautiously in patients with severely impaired renal function. Serum Clindasoft 100mg Capsule concentrations should be monitored during high-dose therapy, and periodic renal function tests should be performed during prolonged therapy.

FAQs

Clindasoft 100mg Capsule is an antibiotic that treats bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which retards bacterial growth.

Clindasoft 100mg Capsule should be used with proper caution and doctor consultation if you have any liver disease, kidney disease, gastrointestinal diseases (colitis, an inflammation of the colon), yellow food dye allergy, and allergic conditions (asthma, hay fever, eczema).

Clindasoft 100mg Capsule can affect the live vaccines like typhoid vaccine and decrease its effectiveness. Please consult a doctor before you start Clindasoft 100mg Capsule if you are due to undergo any vaccinations.

Clindasoft 100mg Capsule may cause abnormal liver function tests as one of its side effects. Please consult your doctor before starting Clindasoft 100mg Capsule if you have any history of liver problems.

It is recommended to complete the course of Clindasoft 100mg Capsule even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and stopping it midway may lead to recurring infections.

Diarrhoea can be a side-effect of Clindasoft 100mg Capsule. Drink enough fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or experience severe diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrhoeal medicine on your own.

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Special Advise

  • Liver function monitoring (Liver function tests) is recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
  • Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is reported during the usage of antibiotics. Please consult your doctor if you experience prolonged diarrhoea.
  • Coagulation (blood clotting) tests are recommended when Clindasoft 100mg Capsule is used along with anticoagulants.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infection: It occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have a thick cell wall) or gram-negative (do not have a cell wall). Some common symptoms of a bacterial infection include cough, fever, shortness of breath, chills, muscle pain, fatigue, and tiredness. Untreated bacterial infections may lead to serious life-threatening conditions like sepsis.

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