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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Linezolid Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs (pneumonia), and skin. It is also used to treat infections which are resistant to other antibiotics. It contains Linezolid, which works by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria. Thus, it treats the infection. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as thrush (fungal infection), headache, metallic taste, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, constipation, and indigestion. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

LINEZOLID-600MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Elder Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Linezolid Tablet

Linezolid Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs (pneumonia), and skin. It is also used to treat infections which are resistant to other antibiotics. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. Linezolid Tablet does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Linezolid Tablet contains Linezolid, which works by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria. Thus, it treats the infection.

In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as thrush (fungal infection), headache, metallic taste, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, constipation, and indigestion. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not take Linezolid Tablet on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Linezolid Tablet passes into breastmilk, so do not take Linezolid Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Linezolid Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness. Linezolid Tablet may cause dizziness and vision problems, so be cautious while driving and operating machinery.

Uses of Linezolid Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush or chew the tablet/capsule. Dispersible tablet/Tablet DT: Check the label for directions before use. Disperse the tablet in the prescribed amount of water and swallow the contents. Do not crush, chew or swallow as a whole.

Medicinal Benefits

Linezolid Tablet belongs to the class of medicines called oxazolidinones used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs (pneumonia) and skin. It is also used to treat infections which are resistant to other antibiotics. Linezolid Tablet contains Linezolid, which works by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria. Thus, it treats the infection.

How Linezolid Tablet Works

Linezolid Tablet contains Linezolid, which works by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria. Thus, it treats the infection.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Linezolid Tablet

  • Thrush (fungal infection)
  • Headache
  • Metallic taste
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Constipation
  • Indigestion

What if I have taken an overdose of Linezolid Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Linezolid Tablet as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Linezolid Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you are taking or have taken monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors in the last 14 days. Talk to your doctor if you have high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, phaeochromocytoma (tumour of adrenal glands), carcinoid syndrome (tumours of the hormone system), manic depression, schizophrenia, confusion or other mental problems. Inform your doctor if you bruise or bleed easily, have anaemia (low red blood cells), are prone to infections, have a history of seizures, if you are on dialysis, have diarrhoea, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience a throbbing headache after eating or drinking, vision problems, loss of sensitivity or tingling/prickling sensation in arms and legs, persistent diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or rapid breathing. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Linezolid Tablet passes into breastmilk, so do not take Linezolid Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Linezolid Tablet may cause dizziness and vision problems, so be cautious while driving.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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LinezolidEpinephrine
Critical
LinezolidTrazodone
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LinezolidEpinephrine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Linezolid Tablet 10's Tablet 10's:
Taking Linezolid Tablet 10's with Epinephrine can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Linezolid Tablet 10's with Epinephrine is not recommended as it can result in an interaction. It should be taken only if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience confusion, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremors, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LinezolidTrazodone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Linezolid Tablet 10's Tablet 10's:
Using Linezolid Tablet 10's with Trazodone can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Trazodone with Linezolid Tablet 10's is not recommended but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you have symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, fits, blood pressure alteration, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, pain in the muscles or stiffness, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LinezolidAtomoxetine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Linezolid Tablet 10's Tablet 10's:
Using Linezolid Tablet 10's together with atomoxetine can cause high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Linezolid Tablet 10's with Atomoxetine is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you experience sudden and severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and/or fainting. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LinezolidModafinil
Critical
How does the drug interact with Linezolid Tablet 10's Tablet 10's:
Coadministration of Linezolid Tablet 10's with Modafinil can increase the levels of Modafinil and increase the risk or severity of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Modafinil with Linezolid Tablet 10's can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, excessive sweating, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, or rapid heartbeat, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LinezolidParoxetine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Linezolid Tablet 10's Tablet 10's:
Using Linezolid Tablet 10's together with Paroxetine can increase the risk of a serious condition called serotonin syndrome (A condition resulting from the accumulation of high levels of serotonin in the body. Serotonin is a chemical that plays a role in overall wellbeing and especially a mood stabilizer).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Paroxetine with Linezolid Tablet 10's is not recommended but should be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LinezolidCarbamazepine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Linezolid Tablet 10's Tablet 10's:
Using Carbamazepine with Linezolid Tablet 10's can cause serotonin syndrome(a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Carbamazepine and Linezolid Tablet 10's together is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LinezolidClomipramine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Linezolid Tablet 10's Tablet 10's:
When Clomipramine is taken with Linezolid Tablet 10's, may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Clomipramine and Linezolid Tablet 10's, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea-contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
LinezolidCyproheptadine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Linezolid Tablet 10's Tablet 10's:
Using Linezolid Tablet 10's together with cyproheptadine may increase side effects of Cyproheptadine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cyproheptadine with Linezolid Tablet 10's is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. Contact a doctor if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, heat intolerance, flushing, decreased sweating, difficulty urinating, palpitation, rapid heartbeat, confusion, disorientation, and memory problems. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LinezolidCaffeine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Linezolid Tablet 10's Tablet 10's:
Taking these two together can cause your blood pressure to rise, a condition known as a hypertensive crisis.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Caffeine with Linezolid Tablet 10's is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. It can be taken if your doctor prescribes it. Do not stop taking any medication without consulting your doctor.
LinezolidFluvoxamine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Linezolid Tablet 10's Tablet 10's:
Taking Linezolid Tablet 10's with Fluvoxamine can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome( a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Linezolid Tablet 10's with Fluvoxamine is not recommended but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience confusion, hallucination (seeing & hearing things that do not exist), seizure(fits), extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor (shaking of hands & legs), incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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LINEZOLID-600MGTyramine-containing food
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LINEZOLID-600MGTyramine-containing food
Severe
Common Foods to Avoid:
Pepperoni, Miso Soup, Natto, Ricotta, Salami, Shoyu, Shrimp, Stilton Cheese, Swiss Cheese, Tamari, Tempeh, Fish, Farm Cheese, Fava Beans, Fermented Seafood, Fermented Tofu, Gorgonzola Cheese, Chicken Liver, Chocolates, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Dried Sausage, Dry-Type Summer Sausages, Cheddar Cheese, Cashews, Camembert, Beef Liver, American Cheese, Almonds, Avocado

How to manage the interaction:
Taking high tyramine-containing food along with Linezolid Tablet 10's can cause blood pressure to rise to exceedingly high levels, a condition known as a hypertensive crisis (Severely elevated blood pressure). Avoid high tyramine-containing food while taking Linezolid Tablet 10's. Consult a doctor, if you experience severe headache, confusion, blurred vision, problems with speech or balance, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, convulsions, and sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body).

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help in digestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics, such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.

  • Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.

  • Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice, as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.

  • Avoid consumption of alcohol and usage of tobacco.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Linezolid Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Linezolid Tablet belongs to pregnancy category C. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, your doctor will prescribe Linezolid Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid taking Linezolid Tablet if you are breastfeeding as it may pass into breast milk and could affect the baby.

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Driving

Caution

Linezolid Tablet may cause dizziness and vision problems. So, drive only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have liver impairment/liver disease.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease.

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Children

Unsafe

Linezolid Tablet is not recommended for children below 18years.

FAQs

Linezolid Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs (pneumonia), and skin. It is also used to treat infections which are resistant to other antibiotics.
Linezolid Tablet works by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria. Thereby treats the infection.
Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Linezolid Tablet . Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you have prolonged diarrhoea with abdominal pain, stop taking Linezolid Tablet and consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.
It is recommended to complete the course of Linezolid Tablet even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Linezolid Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it.
Linezolid Tablet may cause thrush or candidiasis, which is a fungal infection occurring due to the overgrowth of yeast-like fungus in the mouth or throat. Regularly rinse your mouth with water to prevent the growth of fungus.
Do not take Linezolid Tablet on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections.
Linezolid Tablet may affect certain laboratory test results such as blood tests, blood sugar tests, liver and kidney function tests. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Linezolid Tablet .
Linezolid Tablet may cause anaemia due to a decrease in the number of red blood cells. This could also cause unexplained bleeding or bruising. Consult your doctor if you experience unexplained bleeding or bruising.
Consult your doctor before taking Linezolid Tablet if you have hypertension (high blood pressure), as Linezolid Tablet may cause an increase in blood pressure.
You should avoid taking large quantities of food that contain high tyramine in it. Foods that are fermented, cured, aged or spoiled contain a high amount of tyramine, e.g. cheese, red wine, pickle, overripe fruits etc. Consuming tyramine while taking Linezolid can result in an elevation of blood pressure, which may result in an emergency.
You should take it twice a day every 12 hours, for example, at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. You can take it before, with, or after food. Your doctor or clinician will determine the duration of the treatment course.
Some foods containing tyramine can increase your blood pressure when taking this medicine. You should avoid the following types of foods include Mature or aged cheese, aged, smoked, pickled, or cured meats/fish/poultry such as salami, liver, pickled herring, Chocolate (more than 50gm), Avocados or any over-ripe fruit, Broad beans, sauerkraut, Sourdough bread, Protein diet supplement etc...
Linezolid Tablet may cause diarrhoea, which can be severe in some cases. It may occur two months or more after you stop taking it. Do not take any medicine to treat diarrhoea without first checking with your doctor. If you have any questions, check with your doctor.
Linezolid Tablet is indicated for gram-positive infections and is approved for treating skin and skin structure infections, bacterial pneumonia, and vancomycin-resistant enterococcal (VRE) infections, including infections complicated by bacteremia.
Linezolid Tablet disrupts bacterial growth by inhibiting the initiation process of protein synthesis.
It is usually taken with or without food or as directed by the doctor.
Common side effects of Linezolid Tablet may include thrush (fungal infection), headache, metallic taste, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, constipation, and indigestion. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Consult your doctor. Linezolid Tablet should be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding only if needed, and the benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus.
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Linezolid Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember unless it's almost time for your next dose. In this case, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time. Never take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

€Œelder House” Plot No. C-9, Dalia Industrial Estate, Off Veera Desai Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai €“ 400053.
Other Info - LIN0296

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