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    GlossaryClindamycin (Cleocin)

    antibiotic treating bacterial infections by inhibiting protein synthesis

    Clindamycin is an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections, including those affecting the skin, lungs, and internal organs. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, thereby stopping the growth of bacteria. Clindamycin is available in several forms, including oral capsules, topical solutions, and injectables, and is often marketed under brand names like Cleocin and Dalacin.

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