Linezolid

ब्रांड नाम

Nepal brand names not included: no licence-safe source.

What it is used for

Linezolid for Oral Suspension is an oxazolidinone-class antibacterial indicated in adults and children for the treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria: Nosocomial pneumonia; Community-acquired pneumonia ( 1. 2); Complicated skin and skin structure infections, including diabetic foot infections, without concomitant osteomyelitis ( 1.

How it works

Linezolid is an antibacterial drug.

Common side effects

Most common adverse reactions (>5% of adult and/or pediatric patients treated with linezolid) include diarrhea, vomiting, headache, nausea, and anemia. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. at 1-800-962-8364 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Do not use if (contraindications)

• Known hypersensitivity to linezolid or any of the other product components. • Patients taking any monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) or within two weeks of taking an MAOI.

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

Pregnancy (label summary): Risk Summary Available data from published and postmarketing case reports with linezolid use in pregnant women have not identified a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes.

सामान्य प्रश्न

What is Linezolid used for?
Linezolid for Oral Suspension is an oxazolidinone-class antibacterial indicated in adults and children for the treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria: Nosocomial pneumonia; Community-acquired pneumonia ( 1. 2);

How does Linezolid work?
Linezolid is an antibacterial drug.

What are the side effects of Linezolid?
Most common adverse reactions (>5% of adult and/or pediatric patients treated with linezolid) include diarrhea, vomiting, headache, nausea, and anemia. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. at 1-800-962-8364 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Who should not take Linezolid?
• Known hypersensitivity to linezolid or any of the other product components. • Patients taking any monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) or within two weeks of taking an MAOI.

Can I take Linezolid in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy (label summary): Risk Summary Available data from published and postmarketing case reports with linezolid use in pregnant women have not identified a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes.

What is the dose of Linezolid?
Not provided here. Ask a doctor or pharmacist.

Linezolid क्या है?
Linezolid is used for: Linezolid for Oral Suspension is an oxazolidinone-class antibacterial indicated in adults and children for the treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria: Nosocomial pneumonia; Community-acquired pneumonia ( 1. 2); Complicated skin and skin structure inf…

Linezolid कैसे काम करती है?
Linezolid is an antibacterial drug.