Description
Description
SPECIFICATION
400mg & 600mg
Generics
Linezolid
About
Linezolid inhibits initiation of protein synthesis at the level of ribosomes by binding with 50S ribosomal subunit.
Indication
It is indicated for bacterial Infection .
Side Effects
Headache, insomnia, convulsions, dizziness, vertigo, dermatologic rash, pharyngitis, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, generalized and localized abdominal pain, GI bleeding, loose stool, constipation, altered taste tongue discoloration ,oral moniliasis , vaginal moniliasis, anemia, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, leucopenia, hypokalemia, generalized edema & lactic acidosis.
Drug Interactions
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors , Adrenergic Agents such as phenylpropanolamine and pseudoephedrine .
When not to Use
It is contraindicated for use in patients who have known hypersensitivity to linezolid or any of the other product components.
Precaution
There is a risk that Linezolid may sometimes interact with certain other medicines to cause side effects such as changes in blood pressure, temperature or heart rate.