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Clindamycin interactions

Clindamycin (Cleocin), an antibiotic has 75 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 1 major, 73 moderate, 1 minor, and 0 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.

What Clindamycin looks like

All 16 versions
Clindamycin 150 mg capsule: blue and green, 19 mm, imprinted Cleocin 150 mg.
Cleocin / 150 / mg
150 mg · blue and green · capsule · 19 mm
Pharmacia & Upjohn
Clindamycin 300 mg capsule: blue, 22 mm, imprinted Cleocin 300 mg.
Cleocin / 300 / mg
300 mg · blue · capsule · 22 mm
Pharmacia & Upjohn
Clindamycin 75 mg capsule: green, 16 mm, imprinted Cleocin 75 mg.
Cleocin / 75 / mg
75 mg · green · capsule · 16 mm
Pharmacia & Upjohn
Clindamycin 300 mg capsule: blue, 22 mm, imprinted G on one side and 144 on the other.
G / 144
300 mg · blue · capsule · 22 mm
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals

Renderings from the FDA labels' product listings: color, shape, size, and imprint. 16 documented versions from 8 labelers.

Interactions from the label

Major interactions (1)

  • LincomycinantibioticMajor

    Clindamycin Phosphate in Sodium Chloride Injection is contraindicated in individuals with a history of hypersensitivity to preparations containing clindamycin or lincomycin. (Clindamycin label, Contraindications)

Moderate interactions (73)

  • AmiodaroneantiarrhythmicModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • AprepitantCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • ArmodafinilCNS stimulantModerate

    Inducers of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inducers of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may reduce plasma concentrations of clindamycin. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • AtazanavirantiretroviralModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Atracuriumneuromuscular blockerModerate

    • Neuromuscular blocking properties that may enhance the action of other neuromuscular blocking agents. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • BosentanCYP3A4 inducerModerate

    Inducers of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inducers of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may reduce plasma concentrations of clindamycin. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Botulinum toxin type Aneuromuscular blockerModerate

    • Neuromuscular blocking properties that may enhance the action of other neuromuscular blocking agents. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • CarbamazepineanticonvulsantModerate

    Inducers of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inducers of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may reduce plasma concentrations of clindamycin. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • CenobamateanticonvulsantModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • CimetidineH2 blockerModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Cisatracuriumneuromuscular blockerModerate

    • Neuromuscular blocking properties that may enhance the action of other neuromuscular blocking agents. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Clarithromycinmacrolide antibioticModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • ClobazambenzodiazepineModerate

    Inducers of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inducers of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may reduce plasma concentrations of clindamycin. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • CyclosporineimmunosuppressantModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • DarunavirantiretroviralModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Darunavir and cobicistatantiretroviralModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Deferasiroxiron supplementModerate

    Inducers of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inducers of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may reduce plasma concentrations of clindamycin. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • DexamethasonecorticosteroidModerate

    Inducers of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inducers of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may reduce plasma concentrations of clindamycin. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Diltiazemcalcium channel blockerModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • DronedaroneantiarrhythmicModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • EfavirenzantiretroviralModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Efavirenz, lamivudine, and tenofovirantiretroviralModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovirantiretroviralModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Erythromycinmacrolide antibioticModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • EslicarbazepineanticonvulsantModerate

    Inducers of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inducers of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may reduce plasma concentrations of clindamycin. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • EtravirineantiretroviralModerate

    Inducers of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inducers of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may reduce plasma concentrations of clindamycin. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • EverolimusimmunosuppressantModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Fluconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • FosamprenavirantiretroviralModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • FosaprepitantCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • FosphenytoinanticonvulsantModerate

    Inducers of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inducers of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may reduce plasma concentrations of clindamycin. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • GriseofulvinantifungalModerate

    Inducers of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inducers of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may reduce plasma concentrations of clindamycin. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • ImatinibCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • IncobotulinumtoxinAneuromuscular blockerModerate

    • Neuromuscular blocking properties that may enhance the action of other neuromuscular blocking agents. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • IsoniazidantibioticModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Itraconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • IvacaftorCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Ketoconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • LenacapavirantiretroviralModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Lopinavir and ritonavirantiretroviralModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • LorlatinibCYP3A4 inducerModerate

    Inducers of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inducers of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may reduce plasma concentrations of clindamycin. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • MifepristoneCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Mirabegronbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • MitapivatCYP3A4 inducerModerate

    Inducers of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inducers of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may reduce plasma concentrations of clindamycin. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • MitotaneCYP3A4 inducerModerate

    Inducers of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inducers of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may reduce plasma concentrations of clindamycin. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • ModafinilCNS stimulantModerate

    Inducers of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inducers of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may reduce plasma concentrations of clindamycin. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Nafcillinpenicillin antibioticModerate

    Inducers of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inducers of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may reduce plasma concentrations of clindamycin. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • NefazodoneantidepressantModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • NevirapineantiretroviralModerate

    Inducers of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inducers of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may reduce plasma concentrations of clindamycin. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Nirmatrelvir and ritonavirantiviralModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • OnabotulinumtoxinAneuromuscular blockerModerate

    • Neuromuscular blocking properties that may enhance the action of other neuromuscular blocking agents. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • OxcarbazepineanticonvulsantModerate

    Inducers of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inducers of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may reduce plasma concentrations of clindamycin. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • PalbociclibCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • PerampanelanticonvulsantModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenobarbitalbarbiturateModerate

    Inducers of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inducers of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may reduce plasma concentrations of clindamycin. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Phentermine and topiramateCNS stimulantModerate

    Inducers of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inducers of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may reduce plasma concentrations of clindamycin. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenytoinanticonvulsantModerate

    Inducers of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inducers of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may reduce plasma concentrations of clindamycin. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Posaconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • PrimidoneanticonvulsantModerate

    Inducers of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inducers of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may reduce plasma concentrations of clindamycin. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • RanolazineQT-prolonging drugModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • RifabutinantibioticModerate

    Inducers of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inducers of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may reduce plasma concentrations of clindamycin. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • RifampinantibioticModerate

    Inducers of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inducers of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may reduce plasma concentrations of clindamycin. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • RifapentineantibioticModerate

    Inducers of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inducers of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may reduce plasma concentrations of clindamycin. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • RitonavirantiretroviralModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Rocuroniumneuromuscular blockerModerate

    • Neuromuscular blocking properties that may enhance the action of other neuromuscular blocking agents. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Succinylcholineneuromuscular blockerModerate

    • Neuromuscular blocking properties that may enhance the action of other neuromuscular blocking agents. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Suvorexantsedative-hypnoticModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • SuzetrigineCYP3A4 inducerModerate

    Inducers of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inducers of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may reduce plasma concentrations of clindamycin. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Ticagrelorantiplatelet agentModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • TopiramateanticonvulsantModerate

    Inducers of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inducers of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may reduce plasma concentrations of clindamycin. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Vecuroniumneuromuscular blockerModerate

    • Neuromuscular blocking properties that may enhance the action of other neuromuscular blocking agents. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Verapamilcalcium channel blockerModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

  • Voriconazoleazole antifungalModerate

    Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and/or CYP3A5 may increase plasma concentrations of clindamycin [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Clindamycin label, Drug interactions)

Minor mentions (1)

  • Colestipolbile acid sequestrantMinor

    No depressant effect on blood levels in humans was noted when colestipol hydrochloride was administered with any of the following drugs: aspirin, clindamycin, clofibrate, methyldopa, nicotinic acid (niacin), tolbutamide, phenytoin or warfarin. (Colestipol label, Drug interactions)

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