Question 1

What is Lincomycin-Spectinomycin used for?

Accepted Answer

Lincomycin-Spectinomycin is indicated for: Air sacculitis, bacterial arthritis, CRD complex, E. coli, Mycoplasma, Mycoplasma pneumonia.

Question 2

What routes can Lincomycin-Spectinomycin be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: PO, IM, Water.

Question 3

Which species have cited Lincomycin-Spectinomycin dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Lincomycin-Spectinomycin dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 3 species: Chicken (Poultry), Swine (Pig), Turkey.

Question 4

Is Lincomycin-Spectinomycin a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Lincomycin-Spectinomycin is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Lincomycin-Spectinomycin?

Accepted Answer

For swine and poultry only. Fatal if given to horses or ruminants. Observe meat withdrawal periods.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Lincomycin-Spectinomycin?

Accepted Answer

For swine and poultry only. Fatal if given to horses or ruminants. Observe meat withdrawal periods.

Question 7

How does Lincomycin-Spectinomycin work?

Accepted Answer

Synergistic combination of lincomycin (50S ribosomal subunit inhibitor) and spectinomycin (30S ribosomal subunit inhibitor). Provides enhanced gram-positive and Mycoplasma coverage.

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