Lincomycin is a medicine sold in the U.S. under 2 brand and generic names, for pneumococcal infections and staphylococcal infections. Below: what the FDA label says, every product that contains it, what the pills look like, and its recall record.
From the FDA label for Lincocin (application NDA050316). Other lincomycin products — different forms, different strengths — are dosed differently. Follow the label for the one you were prescribed.
If significant diarrhea occurs during therapy, LINCOCIN should be discontinued. (see BOXED WARNING ) INTRAMUSCULAR Adults Serious infections —600 mg (2 mL) intramuscularly every 24 hours. More severe infections —600 mg (2 mL) intramuscularly every 12 hours or more often. Pediatric patients over 1 month of age Serious infections —one intramuscular injection of 10 mg/kg (5 mg/lb) every 24 hours. More severe infections —one intramuscular injection of 10 mg/kg (5 mg/lb) every 12 hours or more often. INTRAVENOUS Adults The intravenous dose will be determined by the severity of the infection. For serious infections doses of 600 mg of lincomycin (2 mL of LINCOCIN) to 1 gram are given every 8 to 12 hours. For more severe infections these doses may have to be increased. In life-threatening situations daily intravenous doses of as much as 8 grams have been given. Intravenous doses are given on the basis of 1 gram of lincomycin diluted in not less than 100 mL of appropriate solution (see PHYSICAL COMPATIBILITIES ) and infused over a period of not less than one hour. Dose Vol. Diluent Time 600 mg 100 mL 1 hr 1 gram 100 mL 1 hr 2 grams 200 mL 2 hr 3 grams 300 mL 3 hr 4 grams 400 mL 4 hr These doses may be repeated as often as required to the limit of the maximum recommended daily dose of 8 grams of lincomycin. Pediatric patients over 1 month of age 10 to 20 mg/kg/day (5 to 10 mg/lb/day)…
The following adverse reactions have been reported with the use of lincomycin. Gastrointestinal disorders Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, glossitis, stomatitis, abdominal pain, abdominal discomfort Event has been reported with intravenous injection. , anal pruritus Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, dermatitis bullous, dermatitis exfoliative, erythema multiforme (see WARNINGS ), rash, urticaria, pruritus Infections and infestations Vaginal infection, pseudomembranous colitis, Clostridioides difficile colitis (see WARNINGS ) Blood and lymphatic system disorders Pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenic purpura Immune system disorders Anaphylactic reaction (see WARNINGS ), angioedema, serum sickness Hepatobiliary disorders Jaundice, liver function test abnormal, transaminases increased Renal and urinary disorders Renal impairment, oliguria, proteinuria, azotemia Cardiac disorders Cardio-respiratory arrest (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ) Vascular disorders Hypotension (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ), thrombophlebitis Ear and labyrinth disorders Vertigo, tinnitus Neurologic disorders Headache, dizziness, somnolence General disorders and administration site conditions Injection site abscess sterile Reported with intramuscular injection.…
Same active ingredient — different manufacturer, form, price and FDA recall record. That last one is what our independent score measures.
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Sources: FDA openFDA drug label, National Drug Code Directory, and Enforcement (recall) database. This page reproduces public FDA data and is not medical advice. Dosing is set by your prescriber.
LINCOCIN is contraindicated in patients previously found to be hypersensitive to lincomycin or clindamycin.
Lincomycin has been shown to have neuromuscular blocking properties that may enhance the action of other neuromuscular blocking agents; therefore, it should be used with caution in patients receiving such agents.
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