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What should I discuss with my health care provider before receiving lincomycin (Bactramycin, Lincocin)?

You should not receive this medication if you are allergic to lincomycin or clindamycin (Cleocin).

Before receiving lincomycin, tell your doctor if you have:

• asthma or allergies;
• a stomach or intestinal disorder, such as colitis;
• liver or kidney disease; or
• epilepsy or other seizure disorder.

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to receive lincomycin, or you may need a dose adjustment or special tests during treatment.

FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

Lincomycin can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not receive this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How is lincomycin given (Bactramycin, Lincocin)?

Lincomycin is given as an injection into a muscle, or through a needle placed into a vein. Your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare provider will give you this injection. You may be given instructions on how to inject your medicine at home. Do not use this medicine at home if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of needles and other items used in giving the medicine.

Lincomycin is usually given every 12 to 24 hours. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Use each disposable needle only one time. Throw away used needles in a puncture-proof container (ask your pharmacist where you can get one and how to dispose of it). Keep this container out of the reach of children and pets.

Use this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Lincomycin will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.

To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your blood may need to be tested on a regular basis. Your kidney or liver function may also need to be tested.

If you store this medication at home, keep at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

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