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Brand Name: Cleocin
Classification: Antibiotic, Lincosamide
Available Forms: Capsule, Oral Solution, Injectable
Target System: Skin infections, Intra-abdominal infections
Action: Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit, leading to inhibition of RNA-dependent protein synthesis and bacterial growth.
Notes: Clindamycin is commonly used for the treatment of skin infections, intra-abdominal infections, and bone infections. It may cause gastrointestinal side effects, pseudomembranous colitis, and allergic reactions.