Lincomycin Medication Information
Discover comprehensive details about Lincomycin, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.
The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.
Additionally, explore the Lincomycin brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Lincomycin Pronunciation : LIN-koe-MYE-sin ICD Code : Y40.8 Therapeutic Classification : AntibioticsBrand Names or Trade Names of Lincomycin
India :
Lines (500 mg) |
Admycin L |
Jolink |
Linka (600mg) |
Lynx (250 mg) |
Linkosol |
Linocin (300 mg) |
Lincol |
Lincozin Inj (2ml) |
Lincin
International :
Lincocin
Why is Lincomycin Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a lincosamide antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections. It stops the production of essential proteins that block bacterial surveillance.When should Lincomycin not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Lincomycin?
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 anaerobic infections- in dose equiv to 75 mg.
How should Lincomycin be taken?
It comes in various forms such as injection, syrup, capsules, gel to be taken as directed by a physician.What are the warnings and precautions for Lincomycin?
• 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.
What are the side effects of Lincomycin?
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.
