that would depend on the type of pneumonia namely the organism that is causing it. for instance if you had a viral pneumonia no antibiotic would be effective. if you had a lab-proven staphylococcal pneumonia perhaps your doctor will consider using clindamycin. there are no cookbook treatments for pneumonia. a decision on that type of antibiotic used for a particular pneumonia is determined by your medical provider based on examination findings. x-ray results blood test results etc. if you are self-diagnosing and self-treating with some clindamycin that you have it home i would not recommend it.
is clindamycin effective for pneumonia. for adults?