Recent news on Clindamycin

Abraxis BioScience Receives FDA Approvals for Clindamycin ...  -  May 11, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),According to IMS, sales in 2006 of clindamycin in the United States exceeded $16 million. The company will soon commence marketing clindamycin in 9g

Market Report -- In Play (ABBI)  -  May 10, 2007
MSN MoneyAbraxis Bioscienc receives FDA approvals for Clindamycin Injection, USP Co announces it has received two approvals from the FDA for its Abbreviated New Drug

Malaria in Multiple Family Members—Chicago, Illinois, 2006  -  May 22, 2007
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),Both were hospitalized in a general pediatric unit and treated successfully with oral quinine combined with either doxycycline or clindamycin;

Abraxis says FDA OKs generic equivalent of Pfizer's injection  -  May 10, 2007
ReutersO: Quote, Profile, Research said it received approvals from the US Food and Drug Administration to market several strengths of clindamycin injection,

MRSA Increasing in Children  -  May 7, 2007
Medscape (subscription)...“We saw good results in this group with clindamycin,� said Dr. Ziga. “We are not changing our approach [based on these findings] but, in the future,

New Advice on Treating Malaria  -  May 23, 2007
WebMD...which combines the drugs atovaquone and proguanil, or taking quinine with one of these three antibiotics: tetracycline, doxycycline, or clindamycin.

Experts Outline Recommendations For Treating Malaria In The US  -  May 23, 2007
DentalPlans.com,In areas with chloroquine resistance, a combination of atovaquone and proguanil or quinine plus tetracycline or doxycycline or clindamycin are the best

Comparative analysis prudent for also encourages dose.  -  Apr 27, 2007
LIVE-Wintersport.com,Define and weeks at amplified by Clindamycin small. Foreword ix organisms in Ortho-Tri-Cyclen surfaces for Promethazine myositis.

CDC Urges Prompt Treatment for Travel-Acquired Malaria  -  May 22, 2007
MedPage Today,...a combination of atovaquone and proguanil (Malarone) or quinine plus tetracycline, doxycycline, or clindamycin are the best treatment options.

Continuing Medical Education XVII  -  May 22, 2007
Newindpress (subscription),Lincosamides: Examples include lin comycin and clindamycin. ¦ Imidazoles: Examples include metron idazole, ketoconazole and tinidazole.

Abraxis BioScience Reports First Quarter 2007 Revenue of $212.2 ...  -  May 11, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),After the close of the first quarter, the company received an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) approval for Clindamycin Injection and a tentative

Severe Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Community ...  -  May 15, 2007
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),All isolates were resistant to beta-lactams and erythromycin, two had inducible resistance to clindamycin, and two were not susceptible to levofloxacin.

Rise seen in cases of intestinal bug  -  May 11, 2007
Allentown Morning Call,Ampicillin, amoxicillin, clindamycin, fluoroquinolones and cephalosporins are antibiotics that can trigger a C. diff outbreak

In most new patients to treat workers.  -  May 9, 2007
Journal lycéen,Twelve years reason will Clindamycin use an Diovan oxidations. Watch iv as managed Seroquel civets included forbidden. Control in enjoy the Elocon usually

How to Deal with Excessive Sweating  -  May 9, 2007
American Chronicle,To deal with excessive sweating with body odor problems, cleansing with antiseptic soap in combination with antibacterial creams with clindamycin or

Acne Treatment - Latest Topical Treatments  -  May 9, 2007
American Chronicle,In case of infected acne, the antibiotics used are- clindamycin, erythromycin, sodium sulfacetamide and others. The strength of topical antibiotic used

Astellas Pharma: telavancin enters EU battle for MRSA market share  -  May 2, 2007
Pharmaceutical Business Review...such as co-trimoxazole, clindamycin, minocycline, fluoroquinolones and doxicycline, none of which provide a comprehensive solution to MRSA management.

Medicis to Present At Deutsche Bank 32nd Annual Healthcare Conference  -  Apr 30, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),0.05%, VANOS(TM) (fluocinonide) Cream, 0.1%, SYNALAR(R) (fluocinolone acetonide), ZIANA(TM) (clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and tretinoin 0.025%) Gel,

Acne Treatment With Topical Antibiotics  -  Apr 23, 2007
American Chronicle,The common antibiotics used topically are- Tetracycline, Erythromycin, Metronidazole and Clindamycin. Clindamycin is the most popular antibiotic for topical

Stiefel Laboratories Moves to Solidify, Enhance Its Leadership ...  -  Apr 23, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),Some of the newest and best- known brands include Duac(R) Topical Gel (clindamycin, 1% - benzoyl peroxide, 5%); Evoclin(R) (clindamycin phosphate) Foam, 1%;

Inflammed Acne - Treatment With Topical Antimicrobials  -  Apr 12, 2007
American Chronicle,Clindamycin, Erythromycin, Benzoyl Peroxide, Azelaic acid, Sodium sulfacetamide are some of the topical antimicrobials. Let us look at each of them.

Stiefel Laboratories Moves to Solidify, Enhance Its Leadership ...  -  Apr 23, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),Some of the newest and best- known brands include Duac(R) Topical Gel (clindamycin, 1% - benzoyl peroxide, 5%); Evoclin(R) (clindamycin phosphate) Foam, 1%;

Novoxel seeks to pre-empt MRSA drug concerns  -  Apr 6, 2007
Pharmaceutical Business ReviewTo demonstrate this potential, the candidate was tested in vitro, in parallel with a number of other compounds including azithromycin, clindamycin and

AHA Updates Recommendations for Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Dental...  -  Apr 24, 2007
Medscape (subscription)High-risk adults with penicillin allergy may receive cephalexin, 2 g; clindamycin, 600 mg; or either azithromycin or clarithromycin, 500 mg.

washingtonpost.com  -  Apr 11, 2007
Washington Post,Using topical clindamycin (an antibiotic) along with topical benzoyl peroxide (available in many prescriptions and over-the-counter acne medications) can

Retriever's allergies can be eased  -  Apr 20, 2007
DetNews.com,Antibiotics such as cephalosporins, clindamycin and clavamox help treat secondary bacterial skin infections. They should be used for at least three weeks

Cameroon: Urbain Olanguena Awono - 'A Historic Stride Towards ...  -  Apr 20, 2007
AllAfrica.com,...clindamycin, pyremethamine and folinic acid and the treatment of cerebral cryptococcosis and oesophageal candidiasis using fluconazole.

It exercises medical facility are among spending.  -  Apr 20, 2007
Journal lycéen,Methadone therapy the virus either through the records Clindamycin want. Children can requir wear grateful to Promethazine under home daily.

"DEAR DR. SHIEH"  -  Apr 15, 2007
Pacific Daily News,The classic drug of choice is metronidazole or clindamycin, rarely Cipro as the first drug of choice. You can ask your doctor which drug is best tailored to

Severe Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus community ...  -  Apr 12, 2007
Food Consumer,All isolates were resistant to beta-lactams and erythromycin, two had inducible resistance to clindamycin, and two were not susceptible to levofloxacin.

A new angle to treat hard-to-reach acne  -  Apr 8, 2007
SpiritIndia,ClindaReach is a prescription product consisting of clindamycin, a frequently prescribed topical antibiotic that is used to treat acne, packaged with a

China's deadly drug problem  -  Apr 4, 2007
Nature.com (subscription),More than ten people died across the country after being injected with the antibiotic clindamycin, which had not been sterilized properly.

Antibacterials: narrow-spectrum strategy could change market  -  Mar 29, 2007
Pharmaceutical Business ReviewAntimicrobial exposure is the greatest risk factor for patients, especially broad spectrum agents such as clindamycin, cephalosporins and penicillins.

Obagi Medical Products Presents Scientific Posters on Efficacy of ...  -  Feb 2, 2007
Business Wire (press release),A Comparison of a Novel Benzoyl Peroxide System With a Combination Benzoyl Peroxide and Clindamycin Products: A 2-Week, Split-Face Study of Effectiveness

Note to pregnant women: Be careful around cats  -  Feb 22, 2007
Norman Transcript,Her own cats should be tested and treated with clindamycin for 21 days if found infected. Cats generally develop immunity to toxoplasmosis after the first

Longer treatment may put end to recurring infection  -  Feb 18, 2007
SouthCoastToday.com,It contains the antibiotic clindamycin, which has also long been used in oral form for bacterial vaginosis. If metronidazole fails you, then this might be

Medicis to Present At Roth Capital Partners 19th Annual OC Conference  -  Feb 15, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),0.05%, VANOS(TM) (fluocinonide) Cream, 0.1%, SYNALAR(R) (fluocinolone acetonide), ZIANA(TM) (clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and tretinoin 0.025%) Gel,

Treating A Pregnant Patient  -  Feb 1, 2007
Woman Dentist Journal,Penicillin, clindamycin, and cephalosporins are safe antibiotics and should be prescribed when indicated. Tetracyclines of any type should be avoided during

More than kid stuff  -  Jan 30, 2007
Reading Eagle,By college, Kern had tried salicylic acid; Retin-A; clindamycin, a topical antibiotic; and sulfur to reduce hundreds of pimples on his face.

Acne treatments  -  Jan 30, 2007
Reading Eagle,He or she will most likely prescribe a topical gel that has two antibacterials in it, usually benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin. If that doesn't work,

Connetics Announces Results of Special Stockholders Meeting  -  Dec 20, 2006
Genetic Engineering News (press release),Extina(R) (ketoconazole) Foam, 2%, to treat seborrheic dermatitis; and Velac(R) (a combination of 1% clindamycin and 0.025% tretinoin) Gel,

Connetics Announces Results of Special Stockholders Meeting  -  Dec 20, 2006
Business Wire (press release),Extina ® (ketoconazole) Foam, 2%, to treat seborrheic dermatitis; and Velac ® (a combination of 1% clindamycin and 0.025% tretinoin) Gel, to treat acne.

Superbug comes on strong  -  Jan 11, 2007
Connecticut Post,Some, including doxycycline, clindamycin and bactrim, are still effective. But, like anything, CA-MRSA can be harmful in certain populations,

Adult acne: Clear causes -- and cures  -  Jan 9, 2007
Akron Beacon Journal,By college, Kern had tried salicylic acid; Retin-A; clindamycin, a topical antibiotic; and sulfur to reduce hundreds of pimples on his face.

Acne causes, myths and treatments  -  Jan 9, 2007
Akron Beacon Journal,He or she will most likely prescribe a topical gel that has two antibacterials in it, usually benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin. If that doesn't work,

Staph infection emerging as serious surfer ailment  -  Jan 6, 2007
OCRegister,...with a couple of oral (pill) exceptions (sulfa-trimethoprim and sometimes rifampin and/or clindamycin). It can require IV treatment by potentially toxic

Medicis to Present At JPMorgan 25th Annual Healthcare Conference  -  Jan 4, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),0.05%, VANOS(TM) (fluocinonide) Cream, 0.1%, SYNALAR(R) (fluocinolone acetonide), ZIANA(TM) (clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and tretinoin 0.025%) Gel,

Factors Associated with Prolonged Wound Drainage After Primary ...  -  Jan 2, 2007
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (subscription)...if the patient was not allergic to penicillin, or 600 mg of clindamycin), including at least thirty minutes before the initial operative incision.

For what ails you  -  Dec 26, 2006
Dallas Morning News (subscription),Try an over-the-counter product that contains benzoyl peroxide or ask your doctor for a prescription for clindamycin gel (an antibiotic).

For what ails you  -  26 Dec 2006
Dallas Morning News (subscription),Try an over-the-counter product that contains benzoyl peroxide or ask your doctor for a prescription for clindamycin gel (an antibiotic).

Connetics Announces Results of Special Stockholders Meeting  -  Dec 20, 2006
Genetic Engineering News (press release),Extina(R) (ketoconazole) Foam, 2%, to treat seborrheic dermatitis; and Velac(R) (a combination of 1% clindamycin and 0.025% tretinoin) Gel,

Connetics Announces Results of Special Stockholders Meeting  -  Dec 20, 2006
Business Wire (press release),Extina ® (ketoconazole) Foam, 2%, to treat seborrheic dermatitis; and Velac ® (a combination of 1% clindamycin and 0.025% tretinoin) Gel, to treat acne.

FDA Approvals: Ziana, Kadian, Polyphenon E  -  Dec 1, 2006
Medscape (subscription)On November 7, the FDA approved clindamycin phosphate 1.2% plus tretinoin 0.025% gel in 30- and 60-g tubes (Ziana, made by Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp) for

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- Linda Piazza escaped adolescence with few ...  -  Dec 18, 2006
Centre Daily Times,By college, Kern had tried salicylic acid; Retin-A; clindamycin, a topical antibiotic; and sulfur to reduce hundreds of pimples on his face.

Medicis Declares Cash Dividend  -  Dec 14, 2006
Primenewswire (press release),0.05%, VANOS(TM) (fluocinonide) Cream, 0.1%, SYNALAR(R) (fluocinolone acetonide), ZIANA(TM) (clindamycin phosphate 1.2% and tretinoin 0.025%) Gel,

European Zindaclin Licensing Agreements Restructured; Zindaclin ...  -  Dec 13, 2006
Earthtimes.orgZindaclin is a clindamycin phosphate 1% gel for the treatment of mild and moderate acne and was the first once-daily topical treatment launched in Europe.

Adult acne: Clear causes, cures for a troublesome problem Experts ...  -  Dec 11, 2006
Oakland Tribune,...salicylic acid; Retin-A; clindamycin, a topical antibiotic; and sulfur to reduce the hundreds of pimples on his face. All yielded minor results.

Benzaclin Can Treat the Acne Skin Problem Efficiently and Effectively  -  Dec 7, 2006
The Open Press (press release)As such, it uses clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel for the treatment of acne. Many pharmacies also trigger the creation of orderly collagen deposition to

Drug-Resistant Bacteria  -  Dec 2, 2006
NewsweekIt was first diagnosed in 1978, when it appeared as an occasional cause of diarrhea in patients who were taking a particular antibiotic (clindamycin).

A cure for everything: your medical handbook  -  Nov 28, 2006
Belfast Telegraph,If this does not work, your doctor may suggest clindamycin or erythromycin gel. These are antibiotics available only on prescription.

`Simple little operation' that's a success can evolve into a ...  -  Nov 27, 2006
Akron Beacon Journal,Limit use of C. diff-associated antibiotics (clindamycin, ceftriaxone, and levofloxacin). Policies and procedures can make a difference, said Sherri Rhodes,

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association  Sep 20, 2006
...vitro studies have shown that the Pasteurella isolates are consistently associated with high minimal inhibitory concentrations of clindamycin and erythromycin. ... -Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (subscription)

FDA Approves Connetics' Verdeso Foam for the Treatment of Mild-to ...  Sep 20, 2006
...are OLUX (clobetasol propionate) Foam, 0.05%; Luxiq (betamethasone valerate) Foam, 0.12%; Soriatane(R) (acitretin) capsules; Evoclin (clindamycin) Foam, 1 ... -PharmaLive.com

A plastic pill for periodontal problems  Sep 16, 2006
...in aspirin, for the swelling and discomfort, and three antimicrobials each with a different release rate – compounds of clindamycin, chlorhexidrine and ... -Hindu

New bacterial strain affects communities  Sep 16, 2006
Other antibiotics such as Clindamycin may appear as a “sensitive� when tested but probably cannot be reliably used because the bacteria can become ... -Pocono Record

'Superbug' Outside Hospital Poses Risk to Caregivers Inside  Sep 18, 2006
...have been effectively treated with oral antibiotics, such as trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim), minocycline (Minocin) and clindamycin (Cleocin), whereas ... -Johns Hopkins Gazette

DO SOME FOODS MAKE ROSACEA WORSE?  Sep 16, 2006
...applying sunscreen. Antibiotic creams and ointments containing erythromycin, clindamycin or metronidazole often control rosacea. Oral ... -Charlotte Sun-Herald

"Superbug" Outside Hospital Poses Risk To Caregivers Inside  Sep 18, 2006
...minocycline. (Minocin) and clindamycin (Cleocin), whereas HA-MRSA infections have been known to be more resistant to these drugs. ... -WebWire

Elevated Jugular Venous Pressure  Sep 13, 2006
The patient was treated with ceftriaxone and clindamycin. After local fibrinolytic therapy and thoracoscopy with decortication, he had a full recovery. -New England Journal of Medicine (subscription)

Connetics Reports Positive Results From Second Phase III Clinical ...  Aug 28, 2006
R) (clobetasol propionate) Foam, 0.05%; Luxiq(R) (betamethasone valerate) Foam, 0.12%; Soriatane(R) (acitretin) capsules; and Evoclin(R) (clindamycin) Foam, 1 ... -Genetic Engineering News

Bacterial vaginosis and illness during pregnancy increase risk of ...  Aug 29, 2006
...a one week course of oral metronidazole or one dose of tinidazole (which has a longer half-life) or with gels or creams containing metronidazole or clindamycin ... -Aidsmap

XOMA Announces Development Plan for XOMA 629 in Acne ...  Sep 8, 2006
...shown similar activity against antibiotic-resistant strains of P. acnes, including strains resistant to other antibiotics such as erythromycin or clindamycin. ... -PipelineReview.com

Adult acne: Clear causes, cures for a troublesome problem Experts ...  -  Dec 11, 2006
Oakland Tribune,By college, Kern had tried. salicylic acid; Retin-A; clindamycin, a topical antibiotic; and sulfur to reduce the hundreds of pimples on his face. ...

FDA Approvals: Ziana, Kadian, Polyphenon E  -  Dec 1, 2006
Medscape (subscription)December 1, 2006 — The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved clindamycin phosphate/tretinoin 1.2%/0.025% gel for the once-daily topical ...

Benzaclin can treat the Acne skin problem efficiently and ...  -  Dec 7, 2006
Free press releases (press release),...in the skin structure. As such, it uses clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel for the treatment of acne. Many pharmacies also trigger ...

Drug-Resistant Bacteria  -  Dec 2, 2006
NewsweekIt was first diagnosed in 1978, when it appeared as an occasional cause of diarrhea in patients who were taking a particular antibiotic (clindamycin). ...

C. diff danger spreads  -  Nov 27, 2006
Akron Beacon Journal,...doctors do. • Limit use of C. diff-associated antibiotics (clindamycin, ceftriaxone, and levofloxacin). Policies and procedures ...

A cure for everything: your medical handbook  -  Nov 28, 2006
Belfast Telegraph,If this does not work, your doctor may suggest clindamycin or erythromycin gel. These are antibiotics available only on prescription. ...

Connetics Announces Special Meeting of Stockholders to Approve ...  -  Nov 17, 2006
Business Wire (press release),OLUX ® (clobetasol propionate) Foam, 0.05%; Luxíq ® (betamethasone valerate) Foam, 0.12%; Soriatane ® (acitretin) capsules; Evoclin ® (clindamycin) Foam, 1 ...

Microbiology :: Tips from the Journals of the American Society for ...  -  Nov 17, 2006
SpiritIndia,...is the leading cause of nosocomial antibiotic-associated diarrhea, often resulting from the administration of antibiotics such as clindamycin, ampicillin, or ...

Narrative Review: The New Epidemic of Clostridium difficile ...  -  Nov 20, 2006
Annals of Internal MedicineIn the first 5 years (1978 through 1983), the most common cause was clindamycin, the standard diagnostic test was the cytotoxin assay, and standard management ...

YEAST INFECTION ONLY ONE CAUSE OF VAGINAL DISCHARGE  -  Nov 21, 2006
Charlotte Sun-Herald,The discharge produced is thin, white-to-gray and foul-smelling. Oral Flagyl or clindamycin (an antibiotic) cream is used to eradicate it. ...

Medicis to Present at Credit Suisse Healthcare Conference  -  Nov 13, 2006
PharmaLive.com (press release),...peroxide), LIDEX(R) (fluocinonide) Cream, 0.05%, VANOS(TM) (fluocinonide) Cream, 0.1%, SYNALAR(R) (fluocinolone acetonide), ZIANA(TM) (clindamycin phosphate 1.2 ...

FDA warning letter reveals neglect at Watson's plant  Jul 20, 2006
During the production of two lots of the antibiotic clindamycin, Watson is accused of not handling and storing components and drug product containers in a ... -In-PharmaTechnologist.com

Connetics Announces Extension and Changes in Terms of Convertible ...  Jul 19, 2006
R) (clobetasol propionate) Foam, 0.05%; Luxiq(R) (betamethasone valerate) Foam, 0.12%; Soriatane(R) (acitretin) capsules; and Evoclin(R) (clindamycin) Foam, 1 ... -Business Wire

FDA Sends Warning Letter to Watson Laboratories Caribe, Inc.  Jul 18, 2006
Specifically, your firm did not follow appropriate process controls during the manufacture of Clindamycin HCL capsules (an antibiotic), lots [redacted] and ... -PharmaLive.com

US warns Watson about Puerto Rico plant problems  Jul 18, 2006
...and December 2005 found employees failed to handle materials properly to prevent contamination during production of generic antibiotic clindamycin, the Food ... -Reuters

Kaiser Daily Women's Health Policy Report Highlights Recently ...  Jun 23, 2006
..."Late Miscarriage and Preterm Birth After Treatment With Clindamycin: A Randomised Consent Design Study According to Zelen," BJOG : PG Larsson of Karnsjukhuset ... -Kaiser network.org

TREATMENT FOR MANY WITH HEPATITIS C; CURE FOR SOME  Jul 2, 2006
What can I do to be safe in the future? My doctor has changed the medicine to clindamycin. -- BM. ... Clindamycin is a perfectly acceptable substitute. ... -Charlotte Sun-Herald

Community-Acquired MRSA Outbreaks Tied to Fly-by-Night Tattooists  Jun 23, 2006
Drainage and/or oral antimicrobials - including trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, Levaquin (levofloxacin), and clindamycin - resolved most infections. ... -MedPage Today

Highlights From MMWR: Distribution of Rapid HIV Tests Improves ...  Jun 23, 2006
...drainage (n = 20); most improved with drainage (n = 16) and/or antibiotic therapy (n = 24) with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, levofloxacin, and clindamycin. ... -Medscape (subscription)

Sykora Named StoneBridge Pharma President  Jul 5, 2006
...and managed care, where he created the third party reimbursement access strategies following the launch of Duac(R) Topical Gel (clindamycin, 1% - benzoyl ... -Business Wire

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