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Clindamycin in infective endocarditis.

C E Cherubin, S R Nair

    JAMA
    |February 13, 1978
    PubMed
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    Intramuscular clindamycin effectively treated endocarditis in most patients when penicillin allergy or IV access was an issue. Testing for Staphylococcus aureus resistance to clindamycin is recommended for optimal treatment selection.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Pharmacology
    • Cardiology

    Background:

    • Endocarditis poses significant treatment challenges, particularly for patients with penicillin allergies or limited intravenous access.
    • Alternative antibiotic administration routes and agents are crucial for managing complex endocarditis cases.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of intramuscular clindamycin for treating endocarditis in patients unsuitable for standard therapies.
    • To assess the development of antimicrobial resistance during clindamycin treatment.

    Main Methods:

    • Nine patients with endocarditis received intramuscular clindamycin.
    • Patient cohorts included those with staphylococcal endocarditis (n=5) and alpha-streptococcal endocarditis (n=4).
    • Clinical outcomes and development of resistance were monitored.

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    Main Results:

    • Clindamycin demonstrated therapeutic success in the majority of patients.
    • One patient with Staphylococcus aureus endocarditis experienced treatment failure due to in vivo development of clindamycin resistance.
    • No other adverse events or treatment failures were reported.

    Conclusions:

    • Intramuscular clindamycin is a viable treatment option for selected endocarditis cases, especially when penicillin allergy or IV access is problematic.
    • Pre-treatment in vitro testing for clindamycin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus strains is advisable to ensure treatment efficacy.
    • Further research into antimicrobial resistance patterns is warranted for optimizing antibiotic selection in endocarditis.