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Clindamycin
Lincosamide: Clindamycin
Most common uses
– Anaerobic bacteria – Gram-positive cocci Commonly used in
Streptococcus
and
Staphylococcus
infections
Mechanism of Action
– Binds the 50S subunit Blocks protein synthesis
Adverse effects
– Diarrhea –
Clostridium difficile
colitis – Rash
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