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What is the main reason why lincomycin is rarely used?
What is the main reason why lincomycin is rarely used?
Which drug is a chlorine-substituted derivative of lincomycin?
Which drug is a chlorine-substituted derivative of lincomycin?
What is the primary mechanism of action of clindamycin?
What is the primary mechanism of action of clindamycin?
Which type of bacteria is primarily susceptible to clindamycin?
Which type of bacteria is primarily susceptible to clindamycin?
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Apart from gram-positive bacteria, clindamycin is also effective against which pathogens?
Apart from gram-positive bacteria, clindamycin is also effective against which pathogens?
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In what type of patients does clindamycin play a significant role in treating infections?
In what type of patients does clindamycin play a significant role in treating infections?
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Which type of infections is clindamycin recommended as a second- or third-line therapy for?
Which type of infections is clindamycin recommended as a second- or third-line therapy for?
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For which population is clindamycin indicated due to potential harm or intolerance to first-line agents?
For which population is clindamycin indicated due to potential harm or intolerance to first-line agents?
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What is the first-line therapy recommended for odontogenic (dental) infections?
What is the first-line therapy recommended for odontogenic (dental) infections?
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Why should patients with a history of colitis or those who poorly tolerate colitis probably not receive clindamycin?
Why should patients with a history of colitis or those who poorly tolerate colitis probably not receive clindamycin?
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Which population should be closely monitored due to the risk of developing an allergic response to some oral clindamycin formulations?
Which population should be closely monitored due to the risk of developing an allergic response to some oral clindamycin formulations?
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What should be done if significant diarrhea occurs during clindamycin therapy?
What should be done if significant diarrhea occurs during clindamycin therapy?
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In what situation can therapy with clindamycin continue even if significant diarrhea occurs?
In what situation can therapy with clindamycin continue even if significant diarrhea occurs?
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What strategy can be used to promote adherence to clindamycin therapy due to its multiple daily doses requirement?
What strategy can be used to promote adherence to clindamycin therapy due to its multiple daily doses requirement?
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"Because clindamycin has a narrow spectrum of aerobic activity and lacks activity against H.influenzae, it cannot be substituted for other agents typically used to treat URIs." What concept does this statement highlight?
"Because clindamycin has a narrow spectrum of aerobic activity and lacks activity against H.influenzae, it cannot be substituted for other agents typically used to treat URIs." What concept does this statement highlight?
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"Because some oral clindamycin formulations contain tartrazine, patients with asthma or aspirin allergy are at risk to develop an allergic response." What aspect of patient education does this statement emphasize?
"Because some oral clindamycin formulations contain tartrazine, patients with asthma or aspirin allergy are at risk to develop an allergic response." What aspect of patient education does this statement emphasize?
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Which adverse reaction is the most serious when using clindamycin?
Which adverse reaction is the most serious when using clindamycin?
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Why is clindamycin a first-line therapy for several serious infections treated parenterally in the hospital?
Why is clindamycin a first-line therapy for several serious infections treated parenterally in the hospital?
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Which type of infection is clindamycin a first-line therapy for when resistance to the drug is low?
Which type of infection is clindamycin a first-line therapy for when resistance to the drug is low?
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What adverse effect should healthcare providers consider in patients who develop diarrhea after taking clindamycin?
What adverse effect should healthcare providers consider in patients who develop diarrhea after taking clindamycin?
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Why is clindamycin usage limited in infants and children?
Why is clindamycin usage limited in infants and children?
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In what types of fluids does clindamycin distribute to with high concentrations?
In what types of fluids does clindamycin distribute to with high concentrations?
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What is the main reason for the prevalence of Clostridium difficile infection as an adverse effect of clindamycin?
What is the main reason for the prevalence of Clostridium difficile infection as an adverse effect of clindamycin?
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What type of patients should use clindamycin with caution due to their lower tolerance for diarrhea?
What type of patients should use clindamycin with caution due to their lower tolerance for diarrhea?
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What happens if doses of orally administered clindamycin exceed 300 to 450 mg every 6 hours?
What happens if doses of orally administered clindamycin exceed 300 to 450 mg every 6 hours?
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Why is clindamycin considered a Pregnancy Category B drug?
Why is clindamycin considered a Pregnancy Category B drug?
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