What is lincomycin used for in animals?

General Drug Information and Indications Lincomycin is an older antibiotic from the same family as clindamycin. It is commonly used in dogs and cats to treat bacterial skin infections, dermatitis, pyoderma and soft tissue infections. There are also some anaerobic bacteria that are susceptible to lincomysin.

What is Lincomycin injection used for?

Lincomycin injection treats bacterial infections. It may be also given to patients who have an allergic reaction to penicillin antibiotics. Lincomycin belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.

How do you inject lincomycin?

How to use Lincomycin HCL Vial. This medication is given by injection into a vein or muscle as directed by your doctor, usually 1 to 3 times a day. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. In children, the dosage is also based on weight.

What bacteria does lincomycin treat?

Lincomycin kills bacteria by interfering with the ability of bacteria to produce important proteins necessary for them to survive. Lincomycin is effective against many types of bacteria including Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Propionibacterium acnes, and others.

What drugs are Lincosamides?

Lincosamides are a class of antibiotics, which include lincomycin, clindamycin, and pirlimycin.

Can lincomycin be given IV?

Lincomycin should not be injected intravenously undiluted as a bolus, but should be infused over at least 60 minutes as directed in the DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Section.

Can lincomycin treat UTI?

Lincomycin is not an antibiotic used to treat Urinary Tract Infections. For severe cases, the antibiotics used to treat UTIs are Aminoglycosides that include gentamicin, amikacin, and tobramycin.

Is lincomycin and clindamycin the same?

Clindamycin differs from lincomycin by only the addition of chlorine on the parent molecule. This addition produces a more active drug against bacteria and some protozoa. Because clindamycin is the most often used from this group in small animals, lincomycin is not discussed further.

What class is Linezolid?

Linezolid is in a class of antibacterials called oxazolidinones. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.