Lincocin uses, side effects, available forms, precautions and drug interactions

Lincocin capsules 500mg

What Is LINCOCIN?

Lincocin is an antibiotic containing lincomycin as a main ingredient and is involved in curing serious bacterial infections in people who are sensitive to penicillin antibiotics.

Lincocin is used only for serious infections. This drug will not cure a viral infection such as a common cold or flu.

Uses of LINCOCIN:

LINCOCIN is utilized in the cure of serious infections caused by sensitive strains of bacteria such as 

1. Pneumococci
2. Streptococci
3. Staphylococci

LINCOCIN acts by killing or inhibiting the growth of strains of bacteria producing infection. The particular infections for which LINCOCIN is selected include: 

• Infection of ear
• Infection of throat 
• Skin infections
• Lung infections
• Infections of the blood
• Bone and joint infections

LINCOCIN will not act against viral infections like colds or flu.

Side effects of LINCOCIN:

Get instant medical help if you are suffering from an allergic reaction (such as difficulty breathing,  hives, swelling in your face or throat) or a serious skin reaction (like fever, burning eyes, sore throat, skin pain, purple or red skin rash with peeling and blistering).

Consult your physician if you have:

• Severe abdominal pain
• Watery or bloody diarrhea (even if it happens months after your last dose);
• Problem with urination
• Red or swollen gums
• Ulcers or blisters in the mouth,
• Difficulty with swallowing
• The yellow color of the eyes or skin is called jaundice.
• Low level of blood cells
• Fever
• Tiredness
• Chills
• Easy bruising
• Skin sores
• Unusual bleeding
• Yellow skin
• Feeling a light headache or shortness of breath
• Nausea
• Vomiting 
• Swollen tongue causing pain
• Vaginal itching or discharge
• Ringing in ears causing tinnitus
• Dizziness
• Hyper-sensitivity reactions

The above document does not include a detailed list of side effects. Some others may occur. 

Available forms of LINCOCIN:

Lincocin is available in the following forms

Capsule form

Injection form

Lincocin injection 

Precautions:

LINCOCIN should be given with care in patients having a history of asthmatic attack or allergic reactions.

LINCOCIN should be given with care in persons with a history of gastrointestinal problems, particularly in colitis.

Drug Interactions:

Lincocin have neuromuscular blocking action  that may increase the action of other neuromuscular blocking agents; so, it should be given with care in individuals consuming such agents.

Some other products that can react with this drug include macrolide antibiotics (such as clarithromycin, azithromycin and erythromycin).