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Linezolid
Latest prescription information about Linezolid. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Linezolid
Pronunciation : lin EZ oh lid
Therapeutic Classification : miscellaneous anti- infectives
Trade Name(s):
India- Alzolid Infusion, Alzolid Tab, Anzolid Infusion, Arlid Tab, Infulid Tab, Limet Tab, Linid Infusion, Linid Tab, Linoplus Film-Coated Tab, Linoplus Infusion, Linosept Infusion, Linosept Tab, Linospan Infusion, Linospan Tab, Linox Infusion, Linox Tab, Lintran Inj, Lintran Tab, Linzid Tab, Lizbid Tab, Lizemox Film-Coated Tab, Lizemox Inj Inj, Lizoforce Film-Coated Tab, Lizoforce Inj, Lizolid Iv Bag, Lizolid Tab, Lizomed Dry Syr, Lizomed Tab, Topline Tab, Xolid Infusion, Xolid Tab, Zodlin Tab, Zolimax Tab. International- Zyvox. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients who are taking sympathomimetic agents, MAOIs or within 14 days of MAOIs administration, uncontrolled high blood pressure, tumor in adrenal gland, overactive thyroid and hypersensitivity.
When it is to be taken : Oral/IV- The recommended dose is 600mg twice daily. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet and syrup to take by mouth, with or without food. It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, kidney disease, eye defect, low blood cell counts, carcinoid syndrome, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. * Avoid alcohol consumption. * Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection. * It may decrease platelet counts; avoid bruising or injury. * Monitor complete blood counts regularly while taking this medication. Side Effects : Most Common - Diarrhea, headache, nausea and vomiting. Blood - Anemia and eosinophilia. Miscellaneous - Rash, fever, vaginal infection, itching, cough, loose stool and abdominal pain. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Oral - Store it at controlled room temperature (15° to 30°C). Discard any unused reconstituted suspension after 21 days. Injection - Store it at controlled room temperature (15° to 30°C). Protect from freezing and excess light. |
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