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Clindamycin

In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Clindamycin

Patrick B. Murphy et al.
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This activity focuses on the comprehensive spectrum of indications and applications for clindamycin, a potent antimicrobial agent widely utilized to manage diverse infections. From septicemia to gynecological infections, lower respiratory infections to skin and skin structure infections, clindamycin effectively addresses many bacterial pathogens. This program systematically explores clindamycin's therapeutic actions, offering healthcare providers a nuanced understanding of its mechanisms, contraindications, potential drug interactions, and associated adverse events. By delving into clindamycin's clinical applications, this activity equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge to integrate this antimicrobial drug into their practice to treat various infectious conditions effectively, fostering improved patient outcomes.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Patrick Murphy declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Karlyle Bistas declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Preeti Patel declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Jacqueline Le declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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