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'''Lincomycin''' is a [[lincosamide]] [[antibiotic]] that comes from the actinomyces ''Streptomyces lincolnensis''.  It has been structurally modified to its more commonly known 7-chloro-7-deoxy derivative, [[clindamycin]]. 


==Uses==
==Overview==
'''Lincomycin''' is a [[lincosamide]] [[antibiotic]] that comes from the actinomyces ''Streptomyces lincolnensis''.  It has been structurally modified to its more commonly known 7-chloro-7-deoxy derivative, [[Clindamycin]]. 


Although similar in structure, antibacterial spectrum, and in [[mechanism of action]] to [[macrolides]] they are also effective against other species as well i.e. [[actinomycete]]s, [[mycoplasma]], and some species of ''[[Plasmodium]]''. 
==Category==
Lincosamide.


However, because of its adverse effects and toxicity, it is rarely used today and reserved for patients who are either allergic to [[penicillin]] or where bacteria has developed [[Antibiotic resistance|resistance]]. 
==US Brand Names==


==Clinical Pharmacology==
LINCOCIN<sup>®</sup>, LINCOMED<sup>®</sup>, LINCOMIX<sup>®</sup>.


Intramuscular administration of a single dose of 600 mg of Lincomycin produces average peak serum levels of 11.6 micrograms/ml at 60 minutes, and maintains therapeutic levels for 17 to 20 hours, for most susceptable gram-positive organisms.  Urinary excretion after this dose ranges from 1.8 to 24.8 percent (mean: 17.3 percent).


A two hour Intravenous infusion of 600 mg of Lincomycin achieves average peak serum levels of 15.9 micrograms/ml and yields therapeutic levels for 14 hours for most susceptible gram-positive organisms.  Urinary excretion ranges from 4.9 to 30.3 percent (mean: 13.8 percent).
==FDA Package Insert==


The biological half-life after IM or IV administration is 5.4 ± 1.0 hours. The serum half-life of lincomycin may be prolonged in patients with severe imparement of renal function, compared to patients with normal renal function.  In patients with abnormal hepatic function, serum half-life may be twofold longer than in patients with normal hepatic function.  Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are not effective in removing lincomycin from the serum.
''' [[Lincomycin hydrochloride description|Description]]'''
 
'''| [[Lincomycin hydrochloride clinical pharmacology|Clinical Pharmacology]]'''
Tissue level studies indicate that bile is an important route of excretion.  Significant levels have been demonstrated in the majority of body tissues.  Although lincomycin appears to diffuse in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), levels of lincomycin in the CSF appear inadequate for the treatment of meningitis.
'''| [[Lincomycin hydrochloride microbiology|Microbiology]]'''
 
'''| [[Lincomycin hydrochloride indications and usage|Indications and Usage]]'''
==How Supplied==
'''| [[Lincomycin hydrochloride contraindications|Contraindications]]'''
 
'''| [[Lincomycin hydrochloride warnings|Warnings]]'''
Lincomycin, as the brand name Lincocin, is available in the following strengths and package sizes:
'''| [[Lincomycin hydrochloride precautions|Precautions]]'''
 
'''| [[Lincomycin hydrochloride adverse reactions|Adverse Reactions]]'''
300mg/ml
'''| [[Lincomycin hydrochloride overdosage|Overdosage]]'''
 
'''| [[Lincomycin hydrochloride dosage and administration|Dosage and Administration]]'''
2 ml vials and 10 ml vials
'''| [[Lincomycin hydrochloride how supplied|How Supplied]]'''
 
'''| [[Lincomycin hydrochloride labels and packages|Labels and Packages]]'''
Each ml of Lincocin contains 300mg of lincomycin
 
==Dosage and Administration==
 
'''Adults'''
 
Serious infections - 600 mg (2 ml) IM every 24 hours.  More severe infections - 600mg (2 ml) every 12 hours.  The IV dose will be determined by the seriousness of the infection. For serious infections, doses of 600 mg to 1000 mg are given every 8 to 12 hours.  Fore more severe infections, these doses may have to be increased.  In life-threatening situations, daily IV administration of as much as 8000 mg have been given.
 
'''Pediatric Patients'''
 
Pediatric patients over one month of age: Serious infections - one IM injection of 10mg/kg every 24 hours.  More severe infections - one IM injection of 10 mg/kg every 12 hours, or more often as indicated by susceptability testing, renal and hepatic functioning.  IV dosing is 10 to 20 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 8 to 12 hours.
 
'''Subconjunctival injections'''
 
An injection of 0.75 mg, given subconjuctivally, will result in ocular fluid levels of antibiotic (lasting for at least 5 hours) with Minimum Inhibitory Concentrations sufficient for most susceptible pathogens.
 
'''Patients with diminished renal function'''
 
When therapy with lincomycin is required in individuals with severe impairment of renal function, an appropriate dose is 25 to 30 percent of that recommended for patients with normally functioning kidneys.
 
 
{{Macrolides, lincosamides and streptogramins}}
[[Category:Lincosamide antibiotics]]
 
 
 
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[[pl:Linkomycyna]]
[[th:ลินโคมัยซิน]]
[[ru:Линкомицин]]
 
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Revision as of 20:16, 9 January 2014

Lincomycin
LINCOCIN®, LINCOMED®, LINCOMIX® FDA Package Insert
Description
Clinical Pharmacology
Microbiology
Indications and Usage
Contraindications
Warnings
Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Overdosage
Dosage and Administration
How Supplied
Compatiblity
Labels and Packages

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Abdurahman Khalil, M.D. [2]


Overview

Lincomycin is a lincosamide antibiotic that comes from the actinomyces Streptomyces lincolnensis. It has been structurally modified to its more commonly known 7-chloro-7-deoxy derivative, Clindamycin.

Category

Lincosamide.

US Brand Names

LINCOCIN®, LINCOMED®, LINCOMIX®.


FDA Package Insert

Description | Clinical Pharmacology | Microbiology | Indications and Usage | Contraindications | Warnings | Precautions | Adverse Reactions | Overdosage | Dosage and Administration | How Supplied | Labels and Packages