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clindamycin hydrochloride

clindamycin hydrochloride (CLINDAMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE) is a bacterial 70s ribosome inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — clindamycin hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
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0
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0
Data quality
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Quick answer

clindamycin hydrochloride (CLINDAMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE) is a bacterial 70s ribosome inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN clindamycin hydrochloride
Brand CLINDAMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor
Target Bacterial 70S ribosome
Route ORAL
Formulation CAPSULE

Mechanism of action

Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor

Primary target: Bacterial 70S ribosome

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Related & competitor drugs

  1. azithromycin Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor
  2. chloramphenicol Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor
  3. clarithromycin Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor
  4. clindamycin palmitate hydrochloride Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor
  5. clindamycin phosphate Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor
  6. demeclocycline hydrochloride Bacterial 70S ribosome inhibitor

Frequently asked questions

What is clindamycin hydrochloride?

clindamycin hydrochloride (CLINDAMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE) is a bacterial 70s ribosome inhibitor. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for clindamycin hydrochloride?

CLINDAMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE is a marketed brand name for clindamycin hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of clindamycin hydrochloride?

clindamycin hydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.