The drug "Lincomycin" - an antimicrobial agent, belongs to the group of linkosamides. The medication has a bacteriostatic effect. The activity of the drug is manifested in relation to many strains of pathogenic microorganisms. In high doses, the drug acts bactericidal. Gram-positive aerobes and anaerobes are sensitive to the drug "Lincomycin", the indications for the use of which will be described below. Enterococci, viruses, fungi, most gram-positive microbes, and also protozoa are resistant to medication. Drug resistance develops slowly in bacteria. When taken orally, good absorption is noted. After 2-4 hours, the maximum concentration of the drug in the body is observed. The drug is found in the kidneys, heart muscle, liver, bronchial secretion and other tissues, fluids and organs. A certain amount of the drug passes the BBB, is excreted in milk. Metabolism passes in the liver.
The drug "Lincomycin": indications for use
The drug is recommended for patients with infectious pathologies of the joints and bones, provoked by the activity of microbes sensitive to the drug. The medication is prescribed for osteomyelitis, septic arthritis. In pathologies of the infectious nature of ENT organs and the respiratory system, the drug Lincomycin is also effective. Indications for use in this case are as follows: pharyngitis, bronchitis, tracheitis, lung abscess, pneumonia. Appointed therapy with this tool and with otitis media. The drug is recommended for patients with purulent wounds, mastitis, furunculosis and other diseases of the skin and soft tissues caused by bacteria sensitive to the drug.
The drug "Lincomycin": instructions for use
Injections are done intravenously or intramuscularly. Injections are recommended in severe cases and when oral medication is not possible. Dosage for adults (IM) - 600 mg per day. In more severe conditions, the interval between administrations is reduced to 12 hours. It is recommended to administer 0.6-1 g intravenously with an interval of 8 or 12 hours. In more severe cases, an increase in dosage is allowed. The introduction scheme for children is determined by the doctor individually. Inside, the medicine is taken half an hour or an hour before or two hours after a meal. Adults are recommended 500 mg three times a day. The drug is taken at approximately the same intervals. Children are prescribed medicine in accordance with the weight of 30 mg / kg. The duration of therapy is usually one to two weeks. In some cases, treatment can last up to 3 weeks.
Lincomycin: side effects
With oral administration, the development of dyspepsia, gastrointestinal upset, and stool disorders are likely. In some cases, there is an allergy in the form of a rash, itching, erythema multiforme. In some patients, the drug "Lincomycin", the indications for use of which are given above, can cause anaphylactic shock. Other complications include dizziness, muscle weakness, and hypertension. With the development of negative consequences, it is necessary to stop treatment and visit a doctor.