Linezolid (200mg)
Linospan 200mg Infusion is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.This medicine's most common side effects include vomiting, headache, nausea, decreased blood cell counts, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Linospan
100 ml Infusion
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Linospan 200mg Infusion is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Linospan 200mg Infusion.
Linospan 200mg Infusion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Linospan 200mg Infusion is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Linospan 200mg Infusion may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Linospan 200mg Infusion is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Linospan 200mg Infusion is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Linospan 200mg Infusion should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Linospan 200mg Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Linospan 200mg Infusion in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Yes, the use of Linospan 200mg Infusion can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.
You should avoid taking large quantities of food that contain high tyramine in it. Foods that are fermented, cured, aged or spoiled contain high amount of tyramine e.g cheese, red wine, pickle, over ripe fruits etc. Consuming tyramine while taking Linospan 200mg Infusion can result in elevation of blood pressure, which may result in an emergency situation.
