Clindamycin phosphate
Clindamycin Phosphate
Clindamycin Phosphate (/klɪndəˈmaɪsɪn ˈfɑːsfeɪt/) is a water-soluble ester of the semi-synthetic antibiotic produced by a 7(S)-chloro-substitution of the 7(R)-hydroxyl group of the parent antibiotic lincomycin.
Etymology
The term "Clindamycin" is derived from Lincoln, Nebraska, where the compound was first isolated, and mycin, a common suffix for antibiotics derived from Streptomyces species. The term "Phosphate" refers to the phosphate group that is added to the molecule to make it more water-soluble.
Usage
Clindamycin Phosphate is used in the treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible anaerobic bacteria. It is also used in treating serious infections due to susceptible strains of streptococci, pneumococci, and staphylococci.
Related Terms
- Antibiotic
- Ester
- Lincomycin
- Phosphate
- Streptomyces
- Anaerobic bacteria
- Streptococci
- Pneumococci
- Staphylococci
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Clindamycin phosphate
- Wikipedia's article - Clindamycin phosphate
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