Lincomycin
Lincocin (lincomycin) is a prescription antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections when other antibiotics are not appropriate. It is effective against certain gram-positive bacteria and anaerobic organisms, making it useful for respiratory infections, skin infections, bone and joint infections, and other serious conditions. This medication is typically reserved for situations where first-line antibiotics cannot be used due to resistance or patient allergies.
Lincocin is a prescription antibiotic used for serious bacterial infections when other antibiotics are not suitable.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 287531
- Generic
- Lincocin
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible bacteria including respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections, and septicemia. Often used as an alternative when patients are allergic to penicillin or when bacteria are resistant to other antibiotics.
Lincocin is a lincosamide antibiotic that works by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit of bacteria, inhibiting protein synthesis and preventing bacterial growth.
May cause severe diarrhea associated with C. difficile infection. Reserved for serious infections due to potential side effects. Not effective against viral infections. Complete the full course as prescribed. Inform your doctor of any history of gastrointestinal disease, asthma, or allergies before use.
Official drug label
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