Linezolid (600mg)
Linox 600 Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. You should take it regularly as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. If you stop taking this medicine too early then infection may return or worsen.The most common side effects of Linox 600 Tablet 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 Linox
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Linox 600 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Linox 600 Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.
Linox 600 Tablet 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 Linox 600 Tablet.
Linox 600 Tablet 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.
Linox 600 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Linox 600 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Linox 600 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Linox 600 Tablet is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Linox 600 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Linox 600 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Linox 600 Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Yes, the use of Linox 600 Tablet 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 Linox 600 Tablet can result in elevation of blood pressure, which may result in an emergency situation.
