Pharmacology: belongs to the lincosamide antibacterial drug class. It works as a protein synthesis inhibitor – through reversible binding to the 50S rRNA of the bacterial ribosome (bacteriostatic). It substantially increases the risk of hospital-acquired Clostridium difficile

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belongs to the lincosamide antibacterial drug class. It works as a protein synthesis inhibitor – through reversible binding to the 50S rRNA of the bacterial ribosome (bacteriostatic). It substantially increases the risk of hospital-acquired Clostridium difficile

Jearrie Jean Sumagang · Accepted Answer

Clindamycin

Pharmacology

Belongs to the lincosamide antibacterial drug class. It works as a protein synthesis inhibitor – through reversible binding to the 50S rRNA of the bacterial ribosome (bacteriostatic). It substantially increases the risk of hospital-acquired Clostridium difficile

Clindamycin

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