CLINDAMYCIN, IV

  • Clindamycin IV, 600 mg, 8 hourly (maximum of 4.8 g/day)
    • Dilute the contents of the vial in 100 mL of diluent prior to infusion.
    • Infuse over 20 minutes.
    • Note: Rapid infusion can cause flushing, pain, thrombophlebitis, hypotension and cardiopulmonary arrest.