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Suggest Alternative Medication For Clindamycin
Posted on
Fri, 14 Jul 2017
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Fri, 14 Jul 2017
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Thu, 3 Aug 2017
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Question : I have just had a cyst removed on my thigh.
The dr prescribed clindamycin 150. I took one
And had terrible heartburn. I'm taking
Pantaprazolr in the morning. Is there a good
antibiotic substitute
The dr prescribed clindamycin 150. I took one
And had terrible heartburn. I'm taking
Pantaprazolr in the morning. Is there a good
antibiotic substitute
Brief Answer:
other options are available
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Clindamycin is not commonly used because it is associated with colitis (inflammation of the colon) in some persons. Clostridium difficile diarrhea is an associated complication.
It usually used if there is a severe infection present.
If there is no severe infection present then there are a number of different antibiotic options such as augmentin, keflex,cloxacillin moxifloxacin.
You may want to speak to your doctor about using another option
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other question
other options are available
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Clindamycin is not commonly used because it is associated with colitis (inflammation of the colon) in some persons. Clostridium difficile diarrhea is an associated complication.
It usually used if there is a severe infection present.
If there is no severe infection present then there are a number of different antibiotic options such as augmentin, keflex,cloxacillin moxifloxacin.
You may want to speak to your doctor about using another option
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other question
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