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Same as macrolides
binds to 50 ribosomal subunit
inhibits the peptidyl- tRNA from A site to P site |
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| What is the drug used in the Lincosamide family? |
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Definition
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| What are the uses of Clindomycin? |
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Definition
P. caninii
Toxoplasma gondi
Anaerobic infections
Prophylaxis of endocarditis in valvular disease (given before dental surgery)
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| What are the ADR's of clindomycin? |
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Definition
neutropenia
Pseudomembranous colitis - c. difficile (SUPERINFECTION)
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| What is given before dental surgery & why |
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Definition
Clindomycin
for the prophylaxis of endocarditis in valvular disease |
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