LINKIT 500mg Capsule 12s

LINKIT 500mg Capsule 12s works by inhibiting the protein synthesis which is essential for the bacteria to grow.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for LINKIT 500mg Capsule 12s

• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness when getting up suddenly from a sitting position
• Fast heartbeat
• Skin rash and itching
• Yellow colored eyes or skin
• Ringing or buzzing in the ears
• Hearing impairment
• Pain at the injection site

Uses of LINKIT 500mg Capsule 12s

What is it prescribed for?

• Bacterial infections

  LINKIT 500mg Capsule 12s is used in the treatment of severe infections caused by streptococci, pneumococci, and staphylococci bacteria.

When not to use?

• Clostridium difficile-associated Diarrhea

  Antibiotic therapy will cause an imbalance in the normal microbial flora of the large intestine, which may promote the growth of bacteria called Clostridium difficile and you may experience severe diarrhoea as a result. Report any such incidence to the doctor on priority and avoid usage of LINKIT 500mg Capsule 12s in such cases.

• Gasping syndrome

  Benzyl alcohol which is an ingredient of the LINKIT 500mg Capsule 12s injection has been associated with "Gasping Syndrome" in paediatrics patients, which is characterised by multi-system failure. The risk depends on the quantity administered and the liver function. Premature and low-birth-weight infants are at increased risk of developing the gasping syndrome.

• Liver and kidney disease

  LINKIT 500mg Capsule 12s should be used with caution in patients with liver and kidney disease. The dose should be reduced to 25% to 30% of the normal dosage in severe kidney disease conditions (CrCl less than 10 mL/min). Close monitoring of kidney and liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine.

Take LINKIT 500mg Capsule 12s as instructed by the doctor. Do not take larger quantities than prescribed. It should be used only in severe infectious conditions. Discontinue the medicine if persistent diarrhoea occurs. Close monitoring of liver and kidney function is necessary while receiving the medicine.

• Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
• To be taken as instructed by doctor
• Does not cause sleepiness

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