Clitop 600mg Injection
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Product introduction
Clitop 600mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine that fights bacteria and is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia), stomach, skin & soft tissues, bones & joints, blood, and heart.
Clitop 600mg Injection works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should use this medicine regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
The most common side effects of this medicine include pseudomembranous colitis, diarrhea, abdominal pain, maculopapular rash, thrombophlebitis, and abnormal liver function test. Some people may develop temporary redness or pain at the site of injection; these are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or do not go away.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems, if you have any problems with your bowels (intestines) or if you have ever had bloody diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
Uses of Clitop Injection
Benefits of Clitop Injection
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Clitop 600mg Injection is a versatile antibiotic medicine that works by stopping the growth of bacteria in your body. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of lungs (pneumonia), stomach, skin & soft tissues, bones & joints, blood, and heart.
This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Side effects of Clitop Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Clitop
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
How to use Clitop Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Clitop Injection works
Clitop 600mg Injection is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Clitop 600mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Clitop 600mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Clitop 600mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Clitop 600mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Clitop 600mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Clitop 600mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Clitop 600mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Clitop 600mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Clitop Injection?
If you miss a dose of Clitop 600mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Clitop 600mg Injection to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- It is given as an injection into muscles or directly into veins under the supervision of a doctor.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Stop taking Clitop 600mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Lincomycin
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Lincosamides
Interaction with drugs
Taking Clitop with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Clindamycin may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.
Do not consume Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine with Clindamycin. If Purified Vi Polys
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
Inform your doctor if you notice any signs of bleeding (bruising, bleeding gums, blood in stool/vomit/urine).
Clindamycin may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).
Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Clindamyci
Apalutamide may fasten the elimination of Clindamycin.
Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Enzalutamide may fasten the elimination of Clindamycin.
Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Patient concerns
FAQs
How long does Clitop 600mg Injection take to work?
Usually, Clitop 600mg Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Is Clitop 600mg Injection effective?
Clitop 600mg Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Clitop 600mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
How is Clitop 600mg Injection administered?
Clitop 600mg Injection is administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Clitop 600mg Injection.
Can the use of Clitop 600mg Injection cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Clitop 600mg Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.
Is Clitop 600mg Injection safe?
Clitop 600mg Injection is generally safe to use. However, you should take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may cause some side effects that are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Your doctor will tell you ways to cope up with them.
What if I don't get better after using Clitop 600mg Injection?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Is Clitop 600mg Injection effective?
Clitop 600mg Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Clitop 600mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
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Country of origin: India
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