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Nirzolid IV Injection

Linezolid (2mg/ml)

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Nirzolid IV Injection is an antibiotic medicine used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections. It is used to treat infections of the lungs (pneumonia), skin, and soft tissues.

Written By Dr. Subita Alagh, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Linezolid (2mg/ml)

Marketer

Nirlife Healthcare

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Nirzolid IV Injection is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as 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.

This medicine's most common side effects include vomiting, headache, nausea, decreased blood cell counts, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor 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.

Uses of Nirzolid Infusion

Treatment of Severe bacterial infections

Benefits of Nirzolid Infusion

Treatment of Severe bacterial infections
Nirzolid IV Injection works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of lungs (pneumonia), skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of Nirzolid Infusion

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Nirzolid

Vomiting
Headache
Nausea
Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
Diarrhea

How to use Nirzolid Infusion

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

How Nirzolid Infusion works

Nirzolid IV Injection is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

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Quick tips

Nirzolid IV Injection treats serious infections caused by certain types of bacteria.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Avoid taking excessive cheese, processed meats, alcohol, or soy sauce while taking this medication as these may cause an excessive rise in your blood pressure.
Inform your doctor if you develop fever, shortness of breath, or any changes in your vision.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Nirzolid IV Injection

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Nirzolid IV Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Nirzolid IV Injection may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Nirzolid IV Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Nirzolid IV Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Nirzolid IV Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Limited information is available on the use of Nirzolid IV Injection in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Nirzolid with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Life-threatening

Rasagiline (Oral Route)

Do not consume Linezolid with Rasagiline. If Linezolid is essential, ensure a gap of At least 2 weeks between taking Linezolid and Rasagiline. Please consult your doctor.

Life-threatening

Reboxetine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Reboxetine with Linezolid.

Life-threatening

Safinamide (Oral Route)

Do not consume Safinamide with Linezolid. If Safinamide is essential, ensure a gap of At least 2 weeks between taking Safinamide and Linezolid. Please consult your doctor.

Life-threatening

Vortioxetine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Vortioxetine with Linezolid. If essential, watch out for symptoms such as flushing, increased blood pressure, weakness, or impaired coordination. Please consult your doctor.

Severe

Ziprasidone (Oral Route)

Watch out for symptoms such as tremors, fever, diarrhea or agitation and consult your doctor if you experience them. Your doctor may discontinue the medicines accordingly.

Frequently asked questions

Can the use of Nirzolid IV Injection cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Nirzolid IV Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.

What foods should I avoid while taking Nirzolid IV Injection?

You should avoid taking large quantities of food that contain high tyramine in it. Foods that are fermented, cured, aged or spoiled contain high amount of tyramine e.g cheese, red wine, pickle, over ripe fruits etc. Consuming tyramine while taking Nirzolid IV Injection can result in elevation of blood pressure, which may result in an emergency situation.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylmorpholines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Bacterial Protein Synthesis Inhibitors- Oxazolidinones

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

References

MacDougall C, Chambers HF. Protein Synthesis Inhibitors and Miscellaneous Antibacterial Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1537-38.
Chambers HF, Deck DH. Tetracyclines, Macrolides, Clindamycin, Chloramphenicol, Streptogramins, & Oxazolidiones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 804.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 802-803.
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Marketer details

Name: Nirlife Healthcare
Address: 5th Floor, Commerce House 5, Near Vodafone office, Behind YMCA club, Prahaladnagar Road, Ahmedabad-380051

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Nirzolid IV Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Nirzolid Infusion

Benefits of Nirzolid Infusion

Side effects of Nirzolid Infusion

How to use Nirzolid Infusion

How Nirzolid Infusion works

All substitutes for Nirzolid IV Injection

Linezox IV Injection

Entavar 2mg/ml Infusion

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Rasagiline (Oral Route)

Reboxetine (Oral Route)

Safinamide (Oral Route)

Vortioxetine (Oral Route)

Ziprasidone (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Can the use of Nirzolid IV Injection cause diarrhea?

What foods should I avoid while taking Nirzolid IV Injection?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

References

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