Generic
name: Lincomycin Injection
Brand name: Lincocin Injection, Lincorex
Description
LINCOMYCIN (Lincocin®) is an antibiotic or antiinfective. It is a white
crystalline powder and is odorless or has a faint odor. LINCOCIN Sterile
Solution contains lincomycin hydrochloride which is the monohy-drated salt
of lincomycin, a substance produced by the growth of a member of the
lincolnensis group of Streptomyces lincolnensis belongimg to family
Streptomycetaceae. Generic lincomycin injection is available.
Uses
- It treats serious blood, lung, skin, tissue or pelvic infections
caused by bacteria.
- Used in the treatment of serious infections due to susceptible
strains of streptococci, pneumococci, and staphylococci.
How to use \ dosage ?
Lincomycin is for injection into a muscle or for infusion into a vein. This
can be intravenous , intervenous or subconjunctival injection injecting in a
vein. Finish the full course of medicine prescribed by your prescriber or
health care professional even if you feel better. Do not stop using except
on your prescriber's advice.
NOTE: Severe cardiopulmonary reactions have occurred when this drug
has been given at greater than the recommended concentration and rate
.
Safety tips
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- diarrhea
- kidney disease
- liver disease
- inflammatory bowel disease
- ulcerative colitis
- an unusual or allergic reaction to lincomycin, clindamycin, other
medicines, food, dyes or preservatives, like benzyl alcohol
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
Common side effects
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care
professional as soon as possible:
- difficulty breathing
- diarrhea that is watery or severe
- feeling like you are going to faint
- stomach pain or cramps
- skin rash
- unusual bleeding or bruising
Disclaimer:The above information is for general
understanding of the visitor. Please consult a registered medical
practitioner before taking the aforesaid medicine.
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