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In emergency
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Rx
- Clindamycin 300 mg tablet 1 x4x7
- Panadol-Extra 2 tablets up to 4 times daily
- Gurgle with salt and water solution (don’t swallow it ) 3 times daily
- Soft food and warm drinks
Notes
Clindamycin
Dosage Forms & Strengths:
150, 300 capsule
Trade names :
- Dalacin , Clindacin, Clinimycin, Clinaram, Clindamyl , Lanacin
Therapeutic indication and dose :
Serious Infections Caused by Anaerobic Bacteria
- 150-450 mg PO q6-8hr; not to exceed 1.8 g/day
Bacterial Vaginosis
- 300 mg PO q12hr for 7 days
Surgical Prophylaxis
- 900 mg PO 1 hr prior to procedure; may redoes q6hr if necessary
Bite Wounds (Human or Animal)
- 300 mg PO q6hr
Orofacial/Parapharyngeal Space Infections
- 150-450 mg PO q6hr for at least 7 days; not to exceed 1.8 g/day
Endocarditis Prophylaxis (Off-label)
- 600 mg PO 30-60 min before procedure
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to the active substance, lincomycin
Pregnancy: Clindamycin should be used in pregnancy only if clearly needed.
Breast-feeding:
- Clindamycin is excreted in breast milk.
- Clindamycin should not be taken by nursing mothers.
Side effect:
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Rash, pruritus
- Vaginal itching and discharge
Panadol-Extra
Ingredients:
Each tablet contains:
- 500MG PARACETAMOL, 65MG CAFFEINE.
Product Description
- Panadol Extra is ideal for those who want the benefits of Panadol, plus a little extra relief from mild to moderate pain such as headaches, toothache, and period pain.
- The ingredients in Panadol Extra provide up to 37% more powerful pain relief than standard paracetamol.
- It is also gentle on the stomach when used as prescribed . Panadol Extra is a paracetamol-based analgesic that provides relief from fever and strong pain such as
- Headaches, including migraine, muscular aches and pains, period pain, toothache, and sore throat.
How to use:
- Oral administration only. Adults including the elderly and children aged 12 years and over:
- 2 tablets up to 4 times daily 8 tablets in 24 hours.
- Should not be used with other paracetamol-containing products. Not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
In emergency
Give antipyretic:
Perflgan 1g/100ml intravenous injection :
Dose:
Pediatrics:
<10kg : 0 .75ml/kg
>10kg , <50kg : 1.5ml/kg
>50kg : 100ml Slowly over 15 minute
Adult:
100ml Slowly over 15 minute
OR
Diclofenac sodium injection 75 mg/3ml intramuscular injection :
Dose:
Pediatrics:
> 1year : 1ml/20kg every 12 hour .
Adult:
25 to 75 mg(1-3ml) depending on the severity pain.
If the pain still severe, you may decide to give a second injection after 6 hours.
Give Antibiotic:
Lincomycin 600mg/2ml
Dose:
Pediatrics:
IV: 10-20 mg/kg/day divided q8-12hr
IM: 10 mg/kg q12-24hr
Adult:
IM: 600 mg q12-24hr
IV: 600-1000 mg q8-12hr; not to exceed 8 g/day
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