Tag: Complete blood count

While typically a safe and effective antibiotic, some patients taking clindamycin have reported changes in their blood work. These changes can range from mild, transient elevations in liver enzymes to, in rare cases, more serious and clinically significant shifts in blood cell counts. It is important to understand how clindamycin affects blood work and when monitoring is necessary.

In 2021, an estimated 18.5% of U.S. adults aged 40 or older used aspirin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease [1.9.3]. Understanding **what labs do you monitor when taking aspirin** is crucial for mitigating potential risks like bleeding and organ damage [1.6.1, 1.4.1].