Antibiotic
lincomycin
[ ling-kuh-mahy-sin ]
Brand Names:
Lincobac; Lincocin; Lincomed
May Treat:
Pneumococcal Infections; Staphylococcal Infections
More Information:
ChemID; DrugBank; DailyMed; PDR
Definitions related to lincomycin:
  • A lincosamide antibiotic derived from bacteria Streptomyces lincolnensis with activity against gram positive and anaerobic bacteria. Lincomycin binds to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome resulting in the inhibition of protein synthesis and thereby produces bactericidal effects in susceptible organisms.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • An antibiotic produced by Streptomyces lincolnensis var. lincolnensis. It has been used in the treatment of staphylococcal, streptococcal, and Bacteroides fragilis infections.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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