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LEZOL 400mg|200ml Infusion 200ml

Linezolid:400mg/200ml | oxazolidinones

Manufactured / Marketed By : Bosch Product Form : InfusionPack Size : 200mlIngredients : Linezolid:400mg/200mlGeneric Category : oxazolidinones

How it works

LEZOL 400mg|200ml Infusion 200ml works by interfering the protein synthesis which is essential for the bacteria to grow.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for LEZOL 400mg|200ml Infusion 200ml

  • Diarrhea severe
  • Dizziness severe
  • Pale skin severe
  • Skin rash severe
  • Headache severe
  • Nausea or Vomiting severe
  • Convulsions severe
  • Irregular heartbeat severe
  • Change in taste
  • Swelling and redness at the injection site
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Pain at the injection site

Uses of LEZOL 400mg|200ml Infusion 200ml

What is it prescribed for?

  • Bacterial Septicemia

    This medicine is used in the treatment of septicemia which is an infection of the blood caused by Staphylococci and Streptococcus pyogenes.

  • Pneumonia

    This medicine is used in the treatment of pneumonia which is the most common type of lung infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, etc.

  • Skin and Structure Infection

    This medicine is used in the treatment of complicated skin and structure infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus aureus.

  • Bacterial infections

    This medicine is used for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible bacteria.

  • Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcal Infections

    This medicine is used for the treatment of vancomycin-resistance enterococci (VRE) infections.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

  • Onset of action

    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

  • Duration of Effect

    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

  • Safe with Alchohol?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is it habit forming?

    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

  • Usage in pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

  • Usage while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

When not to use?

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to LEZOL 400mg|200ml Infusion 200ml or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)

    This medicine is not recommended for use within 14 days of taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) due to the risk of severe adverse effects.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
  • Pregnancy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

General Warnings
  • Decrease blood cell count

    This medicine is known to lower the WBC and platelet count. Close monitoring of complete blood count is necessary. The treatment should be discontinued if any signs of the low blood cell count are identified.

  • Optic neuropathy

    This medicine may cause vision problems in some patients receiving for more than 28 days. Any symptoms of changes in vision like blurred vision, changes in color vision, etc. should be informed to the doctor immediately.

  • Lactic acidosis

    This medicine may cause a serious reaction called lactic acidosis in some patients. Inform the doctor if you experience unexplained nausea and vomiting. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

  • Hypertension

    This medicine is not be recommended for use in patients with uncontrolled blood pressure, pheochromocytoma, thyrotoxicosis, etc. unless absolutely necessary. Close monitoring of blood pressure levels is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

  • Hypoglycemia

    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in diabetic patients due to the risk of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels). Close monitoring of blood glucose levels is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

  • Driving or operating machinery

    Use of this medicine may cause lightheadedness, blurred vision, dizziness, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during or immediately after treatment with this medicine.

  • Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea

    Avoid the use of this medicine if the patient experiences severe diarrhea after receiving therapy with this medicine. Antibiotic therapy will cause an imbalance in the normal microbial flora in the large intestine, which promotes the growth of a bacteria called Clostridium difficile. This will result in severe diarrhea. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

  • Overdose

    Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.

Interactions

Interaction with Medicines
  • Glimepiride moderate
  • Ondansetron severe
  • Ethinyl Estradiol moderate
  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors severe
  • Live cholera vaccine severe
Disease interactions
  • moderate

    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients having a history of gastrointestinal diseases, particularly colitis, since it may worsen the patient's condition. Report any incidence of severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, blood in stools, etc. to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.

  • moderate

    This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.

  • moderate

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Report any undesired side effects to the doctor on priority. Close monitoring of liver function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

  • moderate

    This medicine should be used with caution in patients with seizures due to the risk of worsening the patient's condition. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

General Instructions

This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Other details

  • Usage does not depend on food timings
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • May cause sleepiness

References

Additional Information:

One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver LEZOL 400mg|200ml Infusion 200ml. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.

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