Lincomycin

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Definition
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Antibiotic that acts by inhibiting the intracellular protein synthesis of bacteria, see also clindamycin.

Half-life
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4,6 h

Spectrum of action
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Actinomyces spp., Bacteroides fragilis, Corynebacterium diphtheriae, Coxiella burnetii, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Staph. aureus, coagulase-negative staphylococci, Streptococcus spp.

Dosage and method of use
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  • 3-4 times 500 mg/day p.o. or 2-4 times 600 mg/day i.m. or i.v.
  • Children > 1 month: 30-60 mg/kg bw/day divided into 3 doses p.o. or 10 mg/kg bw/day i.v. divided into 2-3 doses.

Preparations
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Albiotic

Incoming links (2)

Botulinum toxin a; Lincosamides;

Outgoing links (2)

Antibiotics; Clindamycin;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020