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What is Lincomycin
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Lincomycin, also called Lincocin, is approved by the FDA for 2 uses such as Serious Bacterial Infection and Bacterial Infections .Effectiveness
When to interrupt dosage
The suggested measure of Lincomycin is based upon the diagnosed condition. The quantity of dosage is contingent upon the technique of delivery (e.g. Injection, solution or Solution - Intramuscular; Intravenous) featured in the table beneath.Warnings
Lincomycin has one contraindication, and it must not be utilized when encountering any of the conditions detailed in the following table.Lincomycin ContraindicationsLincomycin Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Lincomycin?
An active study is evaluating the potential of Lincomycin to provide benefit for patients with Bacterial Infections.Lincomycin Reviews: What are patients saying about Lincomycin?
Patient Q&A Section about lincomycin
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.What is the drug lincomycin used for?
"It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu).
This medication is designed to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections by stopping the growth of bacteria. However, it will not work against infections caused by viruses such as the common cold or flu."
What class of antibiotic is lincomycin?
"Lincomycin is an antibiotic. It belongs to the lincosamide class, which has a L-proline amino acid derivative linked to an eight-carbon aminothio sugar."
What infections does lincomycin treat?
"An infection caused by bacteria, specifically Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, or Streptococcus pneumoniae."
Is azithromycin a lincomycin?
"Lincocin (lincomycin) is an injectable antibiotic, which is not often used, that treats bacterial infections. Although generic forms of Zithromax (azithromycin) are available and the medication is good for treating a number of bacterial infections, side effects such as headache, dizziness, and rash may occur."