ZYXOCID 400mg Tablet 12s

ZYXOCID 400mg Tablet 12s works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for ZYXOCID 400mg Tablet 12s

• Diarrhea severe
• Diarrhea severe
• Pale skin severe
• Skin rash severe
• Headache severe
• Nausea or Vomiting severe
• Convulsions severe
• Irregular heartbeat severe
• Change in taste
• Trouble sleeping

Uses of ZYXOCID 400mg Tablet 12s

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 skin and structure infection like cellulitis, wound infection, or a cutaneous abscess 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.

When not to use?

• 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.

• 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.

Take this medicine exactly as instructed by your doctor. Drink an adequate amount of water to prevent irritation. Do not take it in larger or smaller quantities than prescribed/advised. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Report any severe undesired side effects to the doctor immediately. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

• Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
• To be taken as instructed by doctor
• May cause sleepiness

• medlineplus.gov - Linezolid [Internet]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a602004.html [cited 20/7/2020].