LINCOMYCIN DESCRIPTION:
Lincomycin is an antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections in people who cannot use penicillin. It belongs to the lincosamide class of antibiotics.
🔬 Basic Information:
Drug class: Lincosamide antibiotic
Mechanism of action: Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit
Effective against: Gram-positive bacteria and some anaerobic bacteria
Available forms: Injection (intramuscular or intravenous), capsules (oral – less common)
💊 Uses:
Severe infections caused by Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and Pneumococcus (especially when penicillin is not effective or suitable)
Bone infections, respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and joint infections
⚠️ Warnings and Precautions:
Risk of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD)
Use with caution in patients with liver disease or kidney problems
Not recommended in viral infections (like the common cold or flu)
🤢 Side Effects:
Diarrhea
Nausea
Skin rash
Pain at injection site
Rare: allergic reactions, liver issues, colitis
🧴 Brand Names:
Lincocin (commonly known brand)
LINCOMYCIN *(INJ):
Lincomycin Injection – Uses in Urdu and English
English: Uses of Lincomycin Injection
Lincomycin is an antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections when other antibiotics cannot be used or are not effective. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
✅ Common Uses:
- Respiratory tract infections
- Bone and joint infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Ear, nose, and throat infections
- Blood infections (septicemia)
- Dental infections
اردو: لنکومائسین انجیکشن کے استعمالات
لنکومائسین ایک اینٹی بایوٹک دوا ہے جو کہ سنگین بیکٹیریا کے انفیکشنز کے علاج کے لیے استعمال ہوتی ہے، خاص طور پر جب دوسری اینٹی بایوٹکس مؤثر نہ ہوں۔
✅ عام استعمالات:
- سانس کی نالی کے انفیکشنز
- ہڈیوں اور جوڑوں کے انفیکشنز
- جلد اور نرم بافتوں (ٹشوز) کے انفیکشنز
- کان، ناک، اور گلے کے انفیکشنز
- خون کا انفیکشن (سیپٹیسیمیا)
- دانتوں کے انفیکشنز
⚠️ Note: This injection is usually given intramuscularly (IM) or intravenously (IV) by a healthcare professional. Only use under a doctor’s supervision.
📌 Picture Details:
Ampoule with box (AdvaCare Pharma): white & green design, 600 mg/2 mL Lincomycin HCl – parenteral use (IM/IV) .
Oubari Pharma ampoules: plain-labelled, 300 mg strength, end users ke liye sterile vials .
Henry Schein vial: generic X‑Gen Pharmaceuticals ka 300 mg/mL, 2 mL vial form, labeled “Lincomycin HCl Injection” .
🧬 Steer:
Strength: Aksar 300 mg/mL (e.g., 600 mg in 2 mL). Packaging 2 mL ampoules/vials ya 10 mL.
Labeling: Manufacturer ka naam, dosage (e.g., “Lincomycin HCl 300 mg/mL”), IM/IV use mention.
Appearance: Clear liquid inside glass ampoule or vial; box packaging wargi design ho sakti hai, green‑white ya plain.
ℹ️ Clinico‑pharmaceutical Info:
Lincomycin ek lincosamide antibiotic hai jo IM ya IV diya jata hai, severe gram-positive infections ke liye, khaas taur pe penicillin allergic patients ke liye .
Common dosage: usually 1–3 doses per din, har ek IM/IV, doctor ke prescription k mutabiq .
Side effects: nausea, vomiting, injection site reaction, diarrhea — rare par serious Clostridioides difficile colitis bhi ho sakta hai .
LINCOMYCIN (TAB):
Lincomycin Tablet (لِنکومائسِن ٹیبلٹ) ایک اینٹی بایوٹک دوا ہے جو انفیکشن کے علاج کے لیے استعمال ہوتی ہے۔
English Information:
Name: Lincomycin Tablet
Type: Antibiotic
Uses:
Treats bacterial infections (especially bone, skin, respiratory tract)
Effective against gram-positive bacteria
Often used when penicillin is not suitable
Dosage: As prescribed by a doctor (commonly 500 mg every 8-12 hours)
Side Effects:
Nausea
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Allergic reactions (rash, itching)
Precautions:
Not for viral infections (like flu)
Inform doctor if you have liver/kidney disease
Urdu Information:
نام: لِنکومائسِن ٹیبلٹ
قسم: اینٹی بایوٹک دوا (جراثیم کش)
استعمالات:
بیکٹیریا سے ہونے والے انفیکشنز کے علاج میں
خاص طور پر ہڈیوں، جلد، اور سانس کی نالی کے انفیکشن میں
ایسے مریضوں کے لیے جنہیں پینسلن سے الرجی ہو
خوراک: ڈاکٹر کے مشورے کے مطابق (عام طور پر ہر 8 یا 12 گھنٹے بعد 500 ملی گرام)
مضر اثرات:
متلی
دست
پیٹ میں درد
الرجی جیسے خارش یا سوجن
احتیاطی تدابیر:
وائرل انفیکشن (نزلہ، زکام) کے لیے مؤثر نہیں
جگر یا گردوں کے مریض ڈاکٹر کو ضرور بتائیں
Important notes:
Oral tablets zyada rare hain; zyada tar Lincomycin injection form mein hi available hoti hai .
Agar aap Pakistan ya aapke sheher (“Shakargarh”) mein kisi specific brand jaise “Lincoclim” ya “Lynx” ki tasveer chahte hain, to brand ka naam bata dein—us se image aur details dhoondhna asaan ho jayega.
LINCOMYCIN LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL BRAND:
Lincomycin is an antibiotic used mainly to treat serious bacterial infections when other antibiotics are not suitable. It is available in injection and tablet forms. Below is a list of local (Pakistan) and international brands of Lincomycin:
✅ Local Brands (Pakistan) of Lincomycin
Brand Name Form Manufacturer
Lincocin Inj, Cap Pfizer Pakistan
Lincomycin Inj Highnoon Laboratories
Lyncomin Inj Siza International
Linomax Inj Macter International
Zincomycin Inj Platinum Pharmaceuticals
🌍 International Brands of Lincomycin
Brand Name Form Country / Company
Lincocin Inj, Cap Pfizer (USA, UK, Australia)
Dalacin C (Clindamycin, related) Inj, Cap Pfizer / Upjohn (varies)
Lincobeta Inj Beta Drugs (India)
Linox Cap Medico Remedies (India)
Linozid Cap Micro Labs (India)
🔍 Notes:
Lincocin is the most widely known and trusted brand internationally and locally.
Lincomycin is less commonly used in tablet form; capsules are more typical.
Clindamycin is a closely related and more commonly used derivative of Lincomycin.
* (REHMAN AND EMAN WRITER)*