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Does Clindamycin Help Cure Pain And Swelling In The Finger?

Posted on Fri, 6 Jan 2017

Question: I take Carb/levo 25-100 MG generic for>Sinemet 25/100MG, my cat bit me and my finger is puncture wounded and swollen. I cleaned the wound and wrapped in a bandage with antibiotic ointment. I have antibiotics in my medicine cabinet, should I take an Amoxicillin 500MG or Clindamycin 300MG until I can get to a doctor tomorrow?

Answered by Dr. Divakara (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Clindamycin is preferable.

Detailed Answer:
HI

Thanks for posting your query.

As of Antibiotic is concerned I recommend Clindamycin. But in addition I recommend you to take a shot of Tetanus ( unless you have taken it within past 3 years ) .

Also if your Cat is not vaccinated for Rabies then I recommend a course of rabies Vaccination also.

Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarifications feel free to ask.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Divakara (8 hours later)

My original question was not only about an antibiotic recommendation but if there were any problems taking certain antibiotics, such as Clindamycin, with Sinemet. Sometimes adding a 2nd medicine like that causes unpleasant or unexpected side-effects.

So: Is there any history of side-effects when taking clyndamycin along with Sinemet?

Answered by Dr. Divakara (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No significant interactions or side effects.

Detailed Answer:
HI

You can take Clindamycin along with Sinemet, there are no significant interactions with it . You may experience mild nausea or Abdominal discomfort but that shall wear off in a day or two.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar