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LINCOCIN®Adverse Reactions (lincomycin HCl)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

The following adverse reactions have been reported with the use of lincomycin.

Gastrointestinal disorders

Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, glossitis, stomatitis, abdominal pain, abdominal discomfort1, anal pruritus

1
Event has been reported with intravenous injection.

Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders

Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, dermatitis bullous, dermatitis exfoliative, erythema multiforme (see WARNINGS), rash, urticaria, pruritus

Infections and infestations

Vaginal infection, pseudomembranous colitis, Clostridium difficile colitis (see WARNINGS)

Blood and lymphatic system disorders

Pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, leukopenia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenic purpura

Immune system disorders

Anaphylactic reaction (see WARNINGS), angioedema, serum sickness

Hepatobiliary disorders

Jaundice, liver function test abnormal, transaminases increased

Renal and urinary disorders

Renal impairment, oliguria, proteinuria, azotemia

Cardiac disorders

Cardio-respiratory arrest (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION)

Vascular disorders

Hypotension (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION), thrombophlebitis1

Ear and labyrinth disorders

Vertigo, tinnitus

Neurologic disorders

Headache, dizziness, somnolence

General disorders and administration site conditions

Injection site abscess sterile2, injection site induration2, injection site pain2, injection site irritation2

2
Reported with intramuscular injection.
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