Lincomycin Hcl (Lincomycin Hcl)
Overview of Lincomycin Hcl
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.
Indication of Lincomycin Hcl
Lincomycin Hcl is primarily indicated in conditions like Anaerobic infections, Chronic middle ear infection, Colitis, Impetigo, Osteomyelitis, Pneumonia.
Contraindication of Lincomycin Hcl
Lincomycin (HCl) is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.
Side Effects of Lincomycin Hcl
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.
Precautions of Lincomycin Hcl
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).