Lynx Injection

Lynx Injection is an antibiotic medicine that fights bacteria and is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia), stomach, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood, and heart. Lynx Injection works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should use this medicine regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. The most common side effects of this medicine include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Some people may develop temporary redness or pain at the site of injection. These side effects are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or do not go away. Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems, if you have any problems with your bowels (intestines) or if you have ever had bloody diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

• Bacterial infections

Lynx Injection is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

AlcoholSAFE

Consuming alcohol with Lynx Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lynx Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lynx Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby.

DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Lynx Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

KidneyCAUTION

Lynx Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lynx Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCAUTION

Lynx Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lynx Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Liver function tests are advisable if you have to take this medicine for a long time.

If you miss a dose of Lynx Injection, consult your doctor.

Chemical Class

Lincosamide antibiotics

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Anti infectives

Action Class

Lincosamides