Linezolid
Information about Linezolid
Linezolid Uses
Linezolid is used in the treatment of bacterial infections and severe bacterial infections. It is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of lungs (Pneumonia), skin & soft tissues.
How Linezolid works
Linezolid is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Common side effects of Linezolid
Headache, Nausea, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Gastrointestinal disturbance, Increased liver enzymes, Rash, Candidiasis
Available Medicine for Linezolid
LizolidIntegrace Pvt Ltd
₹399 to ₹6092 variant(s)
LinidZydus Cadila
₹149 to ₹8123 variant(s)
LinospanCipla Ltd
₹136 to ₹4635 variant(s)
LinoxTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹140 to ₹7235 variant(s)
LizomacMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹169 to ₹4015 variant(s)
LizoforceMankind Pharma Ltd
₹145 to ₹5633 variant(s)
MegazolidAristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹155 to ₹3753 variant(s)
LNZLupin Ltd
₹142 to ₹7453 variant(s)
LinezoxClaris Lifesciences Ltd
₹3451 variant(s)
LizomedAglowmed Limited
₹159 to ₹4504 variant(s)
Expert advice for Linezolid
- Linezolid treats serious infections caused by certain types of bacteria.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- 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.
- Do not take it for more than 14 days without consulting your doctor.
- Linezolid 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.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- 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.
- Do not take it for more than 14 days without consulting your doctor.