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Lincomycin
Latest prescription information about Lincomycin. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Lincomycin
Pronunciation : LIN-koe-MYE-sin
Trade Name(s):
India- Admycin-L Inj, Amlinc Inj, Lincocin Cap, Lincocin Inj, Lincosa Amp, Lincozin Cap, Lincozin Inj, Lincozin Syr, Lincy Amp, Lines Cap, Lines Inj, Link Amp, Link Cap, Link Gel Gel, Linka Amp, Linkam Cap, Linkam Inj, Lintop Cap, Lintop Inj, Liod Cap, Liod Inj, Liod Syr, Lycin Amp, Lynx Cap, Lynx Gel Gel, Lynx Inj, Lynx Syr, Prolinc Inj. International- Lincocin. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Hypersensitivity.
When it is to be taken : Adult: PO- Serious anaerobic infections- 500 mg 3-4 times/day. IV- Serious anaerobic infections- 0.6-1 g 2-3 times/day. Max: 8 g/day. IM- Serious anaerobic infections- 600 mg 1-2 times/day. Max: 8 g/day. Topical- Acne- As 2% gel: Apply as directed. Subconjunctival- Serious anerobic infections- in dose equiv to 75 mg. How it should be taken : It comes in various forms such as injection, syrup, capsules, gel to be taken as directed by a physician. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of gastrointestinal disease, liver, kidney problems, any allergy, asthma, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * Take full course of treatment. * Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it will cause secondary infection. Side Effects : Gastrointestinal- Inflammation of tongue/mouth/colon, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and itching in anus. Blood- Decreased blood cell counts. Hypersensitivity- Swelling in the extremities. Skin- Skin rash, hives and vaginal inflammation. Liver- Jaundice and abnormal liver function tests. Genitourinary- Elevation of blood urea nitrogen, low output of urine and/or protein in urine. Heart- Low blood pressure. * Monitor complete blood counts, liver and kidney functions regularly while taking this medication. Storage Conditions : Oral, Injection, Subconjunctival: Store this medication in controlled room temperature (20-25°C). |
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