Lincomycin Medication Information
Get detailed information on Lincomycin, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Lincomycin provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Lincomycin Pronunciation : LIN-koe-MYE-sin ICD Code : Y40.8 Therapeutic Classification : AntibioticsTrade Names/Brand Names of Lincomycin
India :
Lincoriv |
Linco (1 ml) |
Lincosa |
Linco |
Lines (1ml) |
Lincofin |
Lycin (250 mg) |
Lincozin Inj (2ml) |
Jolink |
Linocin (500 mg)
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.
