Lincomycin
Information about Lincomycin
Lincomycin uses
Lincomycin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used in infections of the skin such as acne (Pimples), abdomen, bone, skin, heart and soft tissues. It also used in post-operative infections.
How lincomycin works
Lincomycin is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.
Common side effects of lincomycin
Vomiting, Headache, Nausea, Diarrhea, Skin rash, Dizziness, Itching, Ringing in ear, Vertigo, Glossitis (tongue inflammation), Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Abdominal pain, Vaginal infection, Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets), Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Aplastic anemia, Anaphylactic reaction, Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Jaundice, Abnormal liver function tests, Urticaria, Sleepiness, Injection site reaction, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Renal impairment, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Pseudomembranous colitis, Thrombocytopenic purpura, Low urine output, Protein in urine, Bullous dermatoses (skin disease characterized by presence of blisters), Exfoliative dermatitis, Clostridium difficile colitis
Available Medicine for Lincomycin
Expert advice for Lincomycin
- Your doctor has prescribed Lincomycin to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before you start treatment with this antibiotic.
- Stop taking Lincomycin and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
Frequently asked questions for Lincomycin
Lincomycin
Q. How long does Lincomycin take to work?
Usually, Lincomycin starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Q. What if I don't get better after using Lincomycin?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Q. Is Lincomycin effective?
Lincomycin is generally safe to use. However, you should take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may cause some side effects that are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Your doctor will tell you ways to cope up with them.Lincomycin is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Lincomycin too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.