Clindasta: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Clindasta Information

Clindasta is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection, Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. Other than this, Clindasta has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The optimal dosage of Clindasta is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Clindasta as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Clindasta normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Clindasta's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Clindasta related warnings talks about Clindasta's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Clindasta contraindications section.

Besides this, Clindasta may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Clindasta is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Clindasta Benefits & Uses
Clindasta Dosage & How to Take
Clindasta Side Effects
Clindasta Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Clindasta with Other Drugs
Clindasta Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Clindasta
Clindasta Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Clindasta Benefits & Uses

Clindasta is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Clindasta Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 450 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 450 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Clindasta Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Clindasta is used -

Moderate

Erythema
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Vaginal Irritation
Vaginal inflammation
Headache
Back Pain (Read More - From Heat Therapy to Herbal Teas: Home Remedies for Back Pain)
Infection
पेट की गैस
पेट दर्द
Vertigo
Fatigue

Clindasta Related Warnings

Is the use of Clindasta safe for pregnant women?

Clindasta shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Clindasta safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Clindasta. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Clindasta on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Clindasta on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Clindasta on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Clindasta on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Clindasta on the Heart?

Using Clindasta does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Clindasta with Other Drugs

Clindasta should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Codeine

Amiodarone

Paracetamol,Codeine

Erythromycin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Clindasta Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clindasta unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Liver Disease
Asthma
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Clindasta

Is this Clindasta habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Clindasta has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Clindasta since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Clindasta should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Clindasta is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Clindasta Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Clindasta

You can take Clindasta with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Clindasta

Information about the interaction of Clindasta and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Clindasta

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Clindasta treat bacterial vaginosis (BV)?

Dr. MBBS , Pediatrics, Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

Yes, Clindasta can treat BV (bacterial vaginosis) which is an infection caused by the overgrowth of bacteria in the vagina. Clindasta contains clindamycin which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills the bacteria that are causing the infection.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Clindasta contain penicillin?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, Clindasta does not contains penicillin. It contains clindamycin which is a macrolide antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamide and it has a broad spectrum activity against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria that are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Clindasta without consulting a doctor?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Clindasta is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take Clindasta without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without the doctor's advice.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Clindasta cover anaerobes?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Clindasta covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Prevotella melaninogenica, Fusobacterium necrophorum, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Peptostreptococcus anaerobius, and Clostridium perfringens.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Clindasta work?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Clindasta is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It works by preventing the protein synthesis in bacteria which are essential for it. The absence of these vital proteins results in stunned bacterial cell growth due to which bacteria become vulnerable and dies. Clindasta is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Prevotella melaninogenica, and lostridium perfringens.