Clindamycin? Clindamyacin is a common misspelling of clindamycin.
Clindamycin is an antibiotic licensed to treat a variety of different bacterial infections. This prescription medication is a type of lincosamide and works by interfering with bacteria's ability to grow and multiply. Clindamycin comes in several forms, including capsules, lotions, gels, foams, vaginal suppositories or creams, an oral solution, or as an injection. A few of the common side effects seen with the drug include diarrhea, dry skin, and skin irritation.
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