Clyndomycin

Were you looking for information about
 Clindamycin? Clyndomycin is a common misspelling of clindamycin.
 
Clindamycin is approved to treat a variety of different bacterial infections. Because this prescription antibiotic is a type of lincosamide, it works by interfering with bacteria's ability to grow and multiply. Although many people tolerate clindamycin well, this medication is not suitable for everyone. For example, you may not be able to safely use it if you have certain medical conditions, such as liver disease, frequent yeast infections, or colitis. Before starting treatment, make sure to talk to your healthcare provider about any other medical conditions you may have.
 
(For the complete eMedTV article, click Clindamycin. This article offers an in-depth look at how this drug works to treat several bacterial infections and offers tips on when and how to take it. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD