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Clindamycin
Common Uses | Some Potential Side Effects |
|---|---|
Streptococcal infections and staphylococcal infections Respiratory infections | Clostridioides difficile–induced diarrhea and colitis* Rash, sometimes severe skin reactions Abnormal heart rhythm |
* Almost any antibiotic can cause Clostridioides difficile | |
(See also Overview of Antibiotics.)
Use of Clindamycin During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
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