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Is clidamycin a good choice for orthopedics?

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Dr. Daniel Mass answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: Clinamycin is a good alternative for people with people with allergies to ancef (cefazolin).

Answered 10/3/2016

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Yes: I use clinda when somebody has an allergy to pcn.

Answered 5/31/2016

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Dr. Gregory Harvey answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Clindamycin: Yes Clindamycin can be used as an antibiotic in orthopedics if you are allergic to penicillin.

Answered 5/31/2016

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Clindamycin: Its use in orthopedic surgery is for treatment or prophylaxis for gram positive organisms, usually when penicillin or Cephalexin allergy exists.

Answered 12/26/2022

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Dr. Jeffrey Visotsky answered

Specializes in Occupational Medicine

Antibiotic : Good broad spectrum antibiotic. Good for PCN allergy

Answered 5/31/2016

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Only if indicated: good antibiotic but unless a culture shows the need, there are other less costly. there are a lot of less costly drugs out there that are excellent.

Answered 1/27/2015

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Dr. Mark Hutchinson answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Ok: It is a common back up medicine if you are allergic to cephalosporins

Answered 5/31/2016

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