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Lines is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Lines safe for pregnant women?
Lines may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Lines again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Lines safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Lines. If you see any side effects, stop taking Lines immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Lines again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lines on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Lines on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Lines on the Liver?
Lines may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Lines on the Heart?
Lines is not harmful for the heart.
Lines should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lines unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lines habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Lines.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Lines as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Lines only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Lines for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lines
It is safe to take Lines with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lines
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lines with alcohol.
Yes, Lines can be used in those patients who are allergic to penicillin. Your doctor may use patch test to determine whether you are allergic to Lines as well or not.
Lines contain lincomycin, it works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis which is necessary for bacteria to perform a vital activity. Thus, it stops the growth of bacteria in our body and treats bacterial infections.
Yes, Lines is used in the treatment of acne vulgaris (pimples) caused by bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes). The topical preparation of Lines has to be applied a thin layer on the affected area once daily or as advised by your doctor.
No, Lines does not contains penicillin. It contains lincomycin which is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamide and it has a narrow spectrum antibiotic that active against gram-positive bacteria only that are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
Yes, Lines is safe to use, if it is used in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as nausea and vomiting. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 757
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lincocin® (lincomycin)