Taking antibiotics while pregnant linked to birth defects
Clindamycin, doxycycline, quinolones, macrolides, and phenoxymethylpenicillin were all linked to organ-specific malformations, according to Montreal University researchers. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 19, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
A Placebo-Controlled Trial of Antibiotics for Smaller Skin Abscesses
This research article concludes that as compared with incision and drainage alone, clindamycin or TMP-SMX in conjunction with incision and drainage improves short-term outcomes in patients who have a simple abscess. This benefit must be weighed against the known side-effect profile of these antimicrobials (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - July 5, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Clindamycin Recalled as Sterility Problems Dog Hospira Clindamycin Recalled as Sterility Problems Dog Hospira
Earlier this year, the FDA faulted the drug maker for ' inadequate ' oversight and control of its manufacturing processes at multiple plants.News Alerts (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - June 19, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases News Alert Source Type: news
Alvogen Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Clindamycin Injection Due to a Potential for a Lack of Sterility Assurance
Alvogen is voluntarily recalling seven lots of Clindamycin Injection USP ADD-Vantage Vials to the hospital/retail level due to microbial growth detected during a routine simulation of the manufacturing process, which represents the potential introduction of microorganisms into the product. Clindamycin Injection is manufactured for Alvogen by Hospira Inc., a Pfizer Company. (Source: Food and Drug Administration)
Source: Food and Drug Administration - June 17, 2017 Category: Food Science Source Type: news
Neuac (Clindamycin Phosphate And Benzoyl Peroxide Gel) - new on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - June 12, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Ziana Gel (Clindamycin Phosphate, Tretinoin) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - June 9, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Cleocin I.V. (Clindamycin) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - May 11, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Acanya Gel (Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2% and Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - March 3, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
BenzaClin (Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - February 28, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Duac Topical Gel (Clindamycin Benzoyl Peroxide) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - February 8, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
What Are Options for Acne Treatment?
Discussion
Acne vulgaris or acne is a problem of the pilosebaceous follicle. It occurs most prominently where sebaceous glands are abundant especially the face, neck, and upper back. Sebum production increases because of androgens. Keratin and sebum clog the pores of the pilosebaceous unit causing hyperkeratosis (clogged pilosebaceous unit = clogged pores = comedomes). Propionibacterium acnes, a gram-negative anaerobe, multiplies in the sebaceous unit causing an inflammatory reaction resulting in moderate or severe acne.
Skin lesions include:
Comedomal acne has comedomes
White heads = closed comedomes
Black heads = open...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - January 16, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Clindagel Topical Gel (Clindamycin Phosphate) - new on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - December 2, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
ClindaMax Vaginal Cream (Clindamycin Phosphate) - new on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - December 1, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Evoclin (Clindamycin Phosphate) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - November 22, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Clindesse (Clindamycin Phosphate) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - November 22, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
