Linezolid 600 mg Tablet Benefits & Uses
Linezolid 600 mg Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
Linezolid 600 mg Tablet Dosage & How to Take
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Linezolid 600 mg Tablet Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Linezolid 600 mg Tablet is used -
Moderate
- Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
- Increased Liver Enzymes
- Hypoglycemia (Low blood sugar level)
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Headache
- Diarrhoea
- Rash
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- पेट दर्द
- Vertigo
Linezolid 600 mg Tablet Related Warnings
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Is the use of Linezolid 600 mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Linezolid can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Linezolid right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Moderate -
Is the use of Linezolid 600 mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Linezolid should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
Severe -
What is the effect of Linezolid 600 mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Linezolid rarely affects the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Linezolid 600 mg Tablet on the Liver?
Linezolid is not harmful for the liver.
Safe -
What is the effect of Linezolid 600 mg Tablet on the Heart?
Using Linezolid does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Linezolid 600 mg Tablet with Other Drugs
Linezolid 600 mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Linezolid 600 mg Tablet Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Linezolid 600 mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Anemia
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Hyperthyroidism
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Gastritis
- Diabetes
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Linezolid 600 mg Tablet
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Is this Linezolid 600 mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Linezolid 600 mg Tablet does not cause addiction.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Linezolid 600 mg Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Linezolid 600 mg Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Linezolid 600 mg Tablet for mental disorders.
No
Linezolid 600 mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Linezolid 600 mg Tablet
The side effects of taking Linezolid 600 mg Tablet with certain foods can be serious. Contact your doctor about this.
Severe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Linezolid 600 mg Tablet
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Linezolid 600 mg Tablet with alcohol.
Unknown
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This medicine data has been created by -
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7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zyvox ® (linezolid)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 758
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 778-781
