clindamycin
** 7(S)-chloro-7-deoxylincomycin ** chlolincocin ** chlorlincocin ** U-21251 ** Translations

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Description: Used primarily to treat infections caused by susceptible anaerobic bacteria and is effective against bacteria that infect the skin, oral cavity, bone and respiratory tract

Introduction: -

Examples of species treated: Dogs, Cats

General status:
Veterinary substance type Antibiotic, Antibacterial, Medicinal drug
Substance group Lincosamide
Substance origin Semi-synthetic
Mode of action A bacterial protein synthesis inhibitor that works by inhibiting ribosomal translocation
Molecular targets 50S ribosomal protein L10, antagonist
23S rRNA, antagonist
CAS RN 18323-44-9
EC number 242-209-1
CIPAC number -
US EPA chemical code -
ATCvet Code QJ01FF01
Therapeutic Class Antiinfectants for systemic use: Antibacterials for systemic use
Controlled Drug? No
Regulation 37/2010 MRL Classification No data
Chemical formula C18H33ClN2O5S
SMILES [C@H]1([C@H](NC(=O)[C@@H]2C[C@H](CN2C)CCC)[C@H](C)Cl)O[C@@H]([C@@H]([C@H]([C@H]1O)O)O)SC
International Chemical Identifier (InChI) InChI=1S/C18H33ClN2O5S/c1-5-6-10-7-11(21(3)8-10)17(25)20-12(9(2)19)16-14(23)13(22)15(24)18(26-16)27-4/h9-16,18,22-24H,5-8H2,1-4H3,(H,20,25)/t9-,10+,11-,12?,13-,14+,15+,16+,18+/m0/s1
Structure diagram/image available? Yes
Molecular mass (g mol-1) 424.98
IUPAC Name (2S,4R)-N-{2-chloro-1-[(2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(methylsulfanyl)oxan-2-yl]propyl}-1-methyl-4-propylpyrrolidine-2-carboxamide
CAS Name methyl-7-chloro-6,7,8-trideoxy-6-[[[(2S,4R)-1-methyl-4-propyl-2-pyrrolidinyl]carbonyl]amino]-1-thio--threo-a-D-galacto-octopyranoside
Other status information -
Physical state Yellow, amorphous solid as parent, white liquid as phosphate
Related substances & organisms

Formulations:
Property Product Manufacturer Authorisation Route UK Legal Class
Example products using this active Clindacyl 300 mg tablets Vetoquinol UK Ltd UK National authorisation (IC) Prescription only medicine to be authorised by a veterinarian (POM-V)
Clindacyl 75 mg tablets Vetoquinol UK Ltd UK National authorisation (IC) Prescription only medicine to be authorised by a veterinarian (POM-V)
Antirobe capsules 150mg Pfizer Ltd UK National authorisation Prescription only medicine to be authorised by a veterinarian (POM-V)
Clinacin 150mg tablets Chanelle Animal health UK National authorisation Prescription only medicine to be authorised by a veterinarian (POM-V)
Formulation and application details Usually supplied in tablet or capsule form for oral administration.


ENVIRONMENTAL FATE

Property Value Source/Quality Score/Other Information Interpretation
Solubility - In water at 20oC (mg l-1) 30.6 V3 Low
Solubility - In organic solvents at 20oC (mg l-1) - - -
Melting Point (oC) 141 L3 -
Boiling Point (oC) Decomposes before boiling E3 -
Degradation point (oC) - - -
Flashpoint (oC) 334 Q3 -
Octanol-water partition coefficient at pH 7, 20oC P 1.45 X 1002 Calculated -
Log P 2.16 V3 Low
Bulk density (g ml-1)/Specific gravity 1.29 Q3 -
Dissociation constant (pKa) at 25oC - - -
Note:
Vapour pressure at 25oC (mPa) 7.02 X 10-12 V3 Non-volatile
Henry's law constant at 25oC (Pa m3 mol-1) - - -
Henry's law constant at 20oC (dimensionless) 4.00 X 10-17 Calculated Non-volatile
GUS leaching potential index - - -
Maximum UV-vis absorption L mol-1 cm-1 - - -
Surface tension (mN m-1) - - -
Refractive Index - - -

Degradation:
Property Value Source/Quality Score/Other Information Interpretation
Soil degradation (days) (aerobic) DT50 (typical) - - -
DT50 (lab at 20oC) - - -
DT50 (field) - - -
DT90 (lab at 20oC) - - -
DT90 (field) - - -
Note: -
Manure DT50 (days) - - -
Aqueous photolysis DT50 (days) at pH 7 Value - - -
Note -
Aqueous hydrolysis DT50 (days) at 20oC and pH 7 Value Stable CA3 Very persistent
Note Hydrolysis not expected under environmental conditions
Water-Sediment DT50 (days) - - -
Water phase only DT50 (days) - - -

Soil adsorption and mobility:
Property Value Source/Quality Score/Other Information Interpretation
Linear Kd - CA2 Moderately mobile
Koc 360
Notes and range Estimated
Freundlich Kf - - -
Kfoc -
1/n -
Notes and range -
pH sensitivity -


ECOTOXICOLOGY

Property Value Source/Quality Score/Other Information Interpretation
Bio-concentration factor BCF - - -
CT50 (days) - -
Bioaccumulation potential - Calculated Low
Mammals - Acute oral LD50 (mg kg-1) 1832 E3 Rat Moderate
Mammals - Short term dietary NOEL (mg kg-1) - - -
(ppm diet) - -
Birds - Acute LD50 (mg kg-1) - - -
Birds - Short term dietary (LC50/LD50) - - -
Fish - Acute 96 hour LC50 (mg l-1) - - -
Fish - Chronic 21 day NOEC (mg l-1) - - -
Aquatic invertebrates - Acute 48 hour EC50 (mg l-1) - - -
Aquatic invertebrates - Chronic 21 day NOEC (mg l-1) - - -
Aquatic crustaceans - Acute 96 hour LC50 (mg l-1) - - -
Sediment dwelling organisms - Acute 96 hour LC50 (mg l-1) - - -
Sediment dwelling organisms - Chronic 28 day NOEC, static, water (mg l-1) - - -
Sediment dwelling organisms - Chronic 28 day NOEC, sediment (mg kg-1) - - -
Aquatic plants - Acute 7 day EC50, biomass (mg l-1) - - -
Algae - Acute 72 hour EC50, growth (mg l-1) - - -
Algae - Chronic 96 hour NOEC, growth (mg l-1) - - -
Honeybees - Acute 48 hour LD50 (µg bee-1) - - -
Earthworms - Acute 14 day LC50 (mg kg-1) - - -
Earthworms - Chronic 14 day NOEC, reproduction (mg kg-1) - - -
Other soil macro-organisms - e.g. Collembola LR50product ha
EC50product ha
NOECproduct ha
% Effect
- - -
Other arthropod (1) LR50 g ha-1 - - -
% Effect - - -
Other arthropod (2) LR50 g ha-1 - - -
% Effect - - -
Soil micro-organisms - - -
Mesocosm study data NOEAEC mg l-1 - - -
NOEAEC mg l-1 - - -


HUMAN HEALTH AND PROTECTION

General:
Property Value Source/Quality Score/Other Information Interpretation
Mammals - Acute oral LD50 (mg kg-1) 1832 E3 Rat Moderate
Mammals - Dermal LD50 (mg kg-1 body weight) - - -
Mammals - Inhalation LC50 (mg l-1) - - -
Other Mammal toxicity endpoints Subcutaneous LD50 = 2618 mg kg-1 V3 Rat -
ADI - Acceptable Daily Intake (mg kg-1bw day-1) - - -
ARfD - Acute Reference Dose (mg kg-1bw day-1) - - -
AOEL - Acceptable Operator Exposure Level - Systemic (mg kg-1bw day-1) - - -
Dermal penetration studies (%) - - -
Dangerous Substances Directive 76/464 - - -
Exposure Limits - - -
Exposure Routes Public -
Occupational -
Elimination route and rate Excreted mainly in bile with around 20% eliminated in the faeces and urine. Secreted in breast milk. F4 -

Health issues:
Carcinogen Mutagen Endocrine disrupter Reproduction / development effects Acetyl cholinesterase inhibitor Neurotoxicant Respiratory tract irritant Skin irritant Eye irritant

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General human health issues [May cause severe intestinal problems including diarrhea, nausea & colitis]

: Yes, known to cause a problem
: No, known not to cause a problem
: Possibly, status not identified
- : No data

Handling issues:
Property Value Source/Quality Score/Other Information Interpretation
General [In a fire may decompose and produce irritating vapors and toxic compounds]
EC Risk Classification [Xn- Harmful: R22], [Xi - Irritant: R36, R38]
EC Safety Classification S36
WHO Classification None - not a ppp - -
US EPA Classification (formulation) - - -
UN Number -
Waste disposal & packaging -


TRANSLATIONS

Language Name
English clindamycin
French clindamycine
German -
Danish -
Italian -
Spanish clindamicina
Greek -
Slovenian -
Polish -
Swedish -
Hungarian -
Dutch -

Record last updated: Friday 05 August 2011
Contact: aeru@herts.ac.uk