Lincomycin Hydrochloride and Viramune Suspension

• Generic Name: lincomycin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Lincocin, Lincorex, L-Mycin, Bactramycin

Treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible staphylococci, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and other streptococci. Because of more potent antibacterial activity, clindamycin usually preferred when a lincosamide antibiotic indicated for treatment of these infections.

Reserve for treatment of serious infections when less toxic alternatives cannot be used (e.g., penicillin-allergic patients or other patients for whom a penicillin is inappropriate). Has been associated with potentially fatal colitis (see Superinfection/Clostridium difficile-associated Diarrhea and Colitis [CDAD] under Cautions); consider nature of the infection and suitability of less toxic alternatives (e.g., erythromycin).

May be used concomitantly with other anti-infectives when indicated.

Certain infections may require incision and drainage or other indicated surgical procedures in addition to anti-infective treatment; use of lincomycin does not eliminate need for surgical procedures when indicated.

Do not use for treatment of meningitis because of inadequate CNS penetration following parenteral administration.

• Generic Name: nevirapine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, extended release, tablet, oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Viramune, Viramune XR

Viramune is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body.

Viramune is used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). This medicine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS, and should not be used to prevent HIV.

Viramune oral solution (liquid) is for use in adults and children as young as 15 days old. This medicine extended-release tablets are for use in adults and children who are at least 6 years old.

Viramune may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.