Medicines/Generics/Linezolid

Linezolid

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Overview

Linezolid is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Linezolid is also an MAO (monoamine oxidase) inhibitor. Linezolid is used to treat different types of bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, skin infections, and infections that are resistant to other antibiotics . Linezolid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Indications

Contraindications

You should not use linezolid if you are allergic to it. Do not use linezolid if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, and others. Tell your doctor if you also take stimulant medicine, opioid medicine, herbal products , or medicine for depression, mental illness, Parkinson's disease , migraine headaches, serious infections, or prevention of nausea and vomiting. An interaction with linezolid could cause a serious condition called serotonin syndrome. Tell your doctor if you have ever had: high blood pressure ; a thyroid disorder; a carcinoid tumor ; bone marrow suppression or a weak immune system; kidney or liver disease ; pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumor); diabetes; seizures; or if you use a catheter. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you are breastfeeding, tell your doctor if you notice diarrhea or vomiting in the nursing baby. Linezolid liquid may contain phenylalanine and could be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat , burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). Linezolid may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: vision problems, changes in color vision; severe stomach pain, diarrhea that is watery or bloody; a seizure; sweating, feeling anxious or shaky (may be signs of low blood sugar ); lactic acidosis --unusual muscle pain , trouble breathing, stomach pain, vomiting, irregular heart rate, dizziness, feeling cold, or feeling very weak or tired; or low blood cell counts --fever, chills, tiredness, weakness, confusion, mouth sores, skin sores, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, pale skin, cold hands and feet, feeling light-headed or short of breath. Seek medical attention right away if you have symptoms of serotonin syndrome, such as: agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate , muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Common side effects of linezolid may include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; rash; anemia (low red blood cells); or headache, dizziness. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Warnings

Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with linezolid. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use. Do not use linezolid if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid , linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, or tranylcypromine .

High Risk Groups

Adult Dosage

No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Child Dosage

10 mg/kg (10 (10)) 8 hourly Orally —

Neonatal Dosage

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Drug Interactions

Many drugs can affect linezolid, and some drugs should not be used at the same time. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here.

Storage

Store in a well closed container, .

Available Brands in Pakistan

100 active brands listed alphabetically.

Linezolid

Available Brands in Pakistan

AKZOLID

AKZOLIDINFUSION

ALZOLID

ALZOLID

APOZOLE

AVOTREXID

BARIZOLD

CAZID

DANZODAN

DINOZA

DYZOLID

ECASIL

ENZID

HAMZOLID

HIZOLID

HOSPILID

ILOZ

INFUVEX

JYTHON

KENCIL

KYSIMPANCE

LEDENZO-LID

LENVOX

LENZONON

LENZOVEL

LIDOZIL

LIMET

LINBACT

LINEXA

LINEXATABLET

Linez

LINEZON

LINOBAC

LINOLID

LINOWIN

LINOX

LINOX

LINVOX

LINXO

LINZANEXT

LINZID

LINZO

LINZO

LINZO-D

LINZOD

LINZOGEN

LINZOGEN

LINZOL

LINZOPEARL

LINZOSAL

LINZRAO

LINZY

LINZYLE

LIZED

LIZOBACT

Lizolid

LIZOLID

LIZON

LIZOTEK

LORDSLIN

LOZILI-100MG/

LYVOX

MACZOLID

MEGALID

NEWLENZ

NEZKIL

NEZOCIN

NEZOLID

NEZOLID

NUZOL

OBZITIC

ORSINI

OXALIZID

OXZORID

RADIAL

REKTO

RESBACT

SKIZOL