Lincomycin (HCl)
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Lincomycin (HCl)
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Lincomycin is an antibiotic produced by a variant of Streptomyces lincolnesis. Lincomycin (HCl) is effective against gram positive bacteria. Lincomycin (HCl) is administered intramuscularly and intravenously. Antibiotics require constant drug level in body for therapeutic effect. This is achieved by taking the medication at regular intervals of time throughout the day and night as prescribed. Lincomycin (HCl) is important to take the drug for the full time period as prescribed. If you discontinue the therapy it may result in ineffective treatment.
Indications
Lincomycin (HCl) is primarily indicated in conditions like Anaerobic infections, Chronic middle ear infection, Colitis, Impetigo, Osteomyelitis, Pneumonia.
Contraindication
Lincomycin (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Lincomycin (HCl), which give rise to further complications include Pseudomembranous colitis, Thrombocytopenia, Angioneurotic edema, Serum sickness, Granulocytopenia, Leucopenia, Neutropenia, Erythema multiforme, Glossitis, Elevated transaminases, Apnea, Vaginitis.Lincomycin (HCl) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Syncope, Hypotension, Anaphylaxis. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Lincomycin (HCl) therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Lincomycin (HCl) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Diarrhea, Fever, Tinnitus, Skin rashes, Urticaria, VertigoX, StomatitisX, Esophagitis, Perianal irritation, Rectal irritation, Vaginal irritation.
Warnings
Lincomycin should be used with caution in patients with kidney or liver disease. Take appropriate measures in case of secondary infections. It should be used with caution (if contains tartrazine) in patients with aspirin hypersensitivity, because it may cause allergic reactions (including bronchial asthma).
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, Geriatrics, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Dosage
Lincomycin (HCl) Dosage for Adults
| Dose | 600 mg |
| Single Dose | 600 (600) |
| Frequency | 24 hourly |
| Route | IM |
| Note: Frequency may be increased upto twice daily if needed. | |
| Dose | 600 mg |
| Single Dose | 600 (600) |
| Frequency | 12 hourly |
| Route | IV |
| Note: Frequency may be increased upto 3 times if needed. | |
| Dose | 500 mg |
| Single Dose | 500 (500) |
| Frequency | 8 hourly |
| Route | PO |
| Note: With empty stomach. Frequency may be increased to 4 times if needed. |
Lincomycin (HCl) Dosage for Neonatal
| Dose | 10 mg/kg |
| Single Dose | 10 (10) |
| Frequency | As recommended. |
| Route | Intra Muscular |
| Note: Once in 24 Hours | |
| Dose | 10 mg/kg |
| Single Dose | 10 (10) |
| Frequency | 8 hourly |
| Route | Oral |
| Note: - | |
| Dose | 5 to 10 mg/kg |
| Single Dose | 7.5 (7.5) |
| Frequency | 8 hourly |
| Route | Slow IV |
| Note: As Required |
Lincomycin (HCl) Dosage for Paedriatic
| Dose | 10 to 0 mg/kg |
| Single Dose | 5 (5) |
| Frequency | As recommended. |
| Route | Intra Muscular |
| Note: In divided doses. | |
| Dose | 30 to 0 mg/kg |
| Single Dose | 15 (15) |
| Frequency | 8 hourly |
| Route | Oral |
| Dose | 5 to 10 mg/kg |
| Single Dose | 7.5 (7.5) |
| Frequency | 8 hourly |
| Route | Slow IV |
| Note: As Required |
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