Lincomicin

Drug name: Lincomicin

Active Ingredients:

• Lincomycin

Therapeutic actions: Lincomycin is an antibiotic that is produced by Streptomyces lincolniensis and exerts bacteriostatic action. Licomycin belong to a class of called lincosamides. It works by binding with 50S ribosomes in the bacterial cell and through that inhibiting the protein synthesis that in turn leads to cell death. In increased doses can cause bactericidal effect.

Indications: The is indicated in treatment of bacterial infections caused by susceptible microorganisms. The following conditions may be treated with Lincomycin:

• Sepsis
• Chronic pneumonia
• Lung abscess
• Otitis
• Plevritis
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Osteomyelitis

Contraindications and cautions: The drug should be used after a consultation with your health care provider in the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity to the components
• Pregnancy or lactation period
• Severe renal or hepatic insufficiency
• Infants age
• Fungal skin, oral cavity and vaginal infestations
• Myasthenia

The preparation should be injected deep intramuscularly. It should not be used intravenously without prior dilution. The renal function should be monitored carefully during long-term treatment with the preparation.

Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Lincomycin will experience it or any other. The side-effects include:

• Gastro-intestinal tract: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, stomatitis, increased activity of renal transferases, transitional hyperbilirubinemia. In long-term treatment possible candidosis of the tract
• Hematopoietic system: reversible leukopenia, thromocytopenia, neutropenia
• reactions: skin rash , swelling, different anaphylactic reactions

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with Lincomycin, please read the information provided with Lincomicin or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and medicines, before you start treatment with Lincomycin. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe. Especially mention the following:

• Other antibiotics
• Barbiturates
• Diuretics
• Heparin
• Anti acidic preparations
• Neuromuscular relaxants

Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Lincomicin with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.