Zerlid 600mg Tablet

Zerlid 600mg 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. Zerlid 600mg Tablet does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Zerlid 600mg 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 Zerlid 600mg 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. Zerlid 600mg Tablet passes into breastmilk, so do not take Zerlid 600mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Zerlid 600mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness. Zerlid 600mg Tablet may cause dizziness and vision problems, so be cautious while driving and operating machinery.

Zerlid 600mg 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. Zerlid 600mg Tablet contains Linezolid, which works by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria. Thus, it treats the infection.

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

Do not take Zerlid 600mg 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. Zerlid 600mg Tablet passes into breastmilk, so do not take Zerlid 600mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Zerlid 600mg Tablet may cause dizziness and vision problems, so be cautious while driving.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Zerlid 600mg Tablet may have interaction with anti-asthma (albuterol, ipratropium), antihistamine (diphenhydramine),  diuretics (furosemide), anti-emetic (ondansetron), anti-hypertensive agent (metoprolol).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid foods and drinks containing tyramine such as cheese, yeast extracts, soybean extracts, alcohol, beer or wine while taking Zerlid 600mg Tablet as it may react with tyramine and lead to an increase in blood pressure.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have colitis (inflammation in the lining of the colon), seizures, high blood pressure, acidosis (increased acidity in the blood), carcinoid syndrome (cancerous tumour which secretes chemicals into the bloodstream), hemodialysis, hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar levels), neuropathy, kidney or liver dysfunction.

• ALBUTEROL
• IPRATROPIUM
• DIPHENHYDRAMINE
• FUROSEMIDE
• ONDANSETRON
• METOPROLOL

• 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.

Zerlid 600mg 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 Zerlid 600mg Tablet. 

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect the body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in the body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. Symptoms include fever, chills, and fatigue. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. However, people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines are more prone to bacterial infections.