Lintropsin Dosage & Drug Information

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Lincomycin

Indications/Uses

Serious infections caused by Staph, Strep, Pneumococci.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 1 cap 3 times daily. May increase to 1 cap 4 times daily. Childn & infant >1 mth 30 mg/kg/day in 3-4 divided doses. May increase to 60 mg/kg/day in divided doses. Infections due to Strep β-hemolyticus Continue therapy for ≥10 days.

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals w/ a full glass of water.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Infant & neonate.

Special Precautions

Colitis. Patients w/ history of asthma or other allergic reactions. Not to be used for non-bacterial infections eg, URTI. Discontinue use in cases of super infections &/or diarrhea. Perform liver & renal function tests & blood counts on long-term use. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Colitis, stomatitis, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, enterocolitis, anal pruritus; neutropenia, leucopenia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, purpura; angioneurotic edema, serum sickness, anaphylaxis; rash, urticaria, vaginitis; abnormal LFT, jaundice; azotemia, oliguria, tinnitus, vertigo.

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Drug Interactions

Neuromuscular blockers, erythromycin.

MIMS Class

Other Antibiotics

ATC Classification

J01FF02 - lincomycin ; Belongs to the class of lincosamides. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Lintropsin cap 500 mg

Packing/Price

100's (Rp800,000/pak)

Lintropsin

lincomycin

Manufacturer:

Tropica Mas Pharma