Linzilix is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Linzilix safe for pregnant women?
Linzilix can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Linzilix right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Linzilix safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Linzilix may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Linzilix should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Linzilix on the Kidneys?
Linzilix rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Linzilix on the Liver?
Linzilix is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Linzilix on the Heart?
You can take Linzilix without any fear of damage to the heart.
Linzilix should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Linzilix unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Linzilix habit forming or addictive?
Linzilix does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Linzilix, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Linzilix can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Linzilix should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Linzilix for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Linzilix
The side effects of taking Linzilix with certain foods can be serious. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Linzilix
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Linzilix and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Linzilix covers MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. It is used effectively in the treatment of MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections.
No, Linzilix does not treat STD (sexually transmitted diseases). It is not used for the treatment of STD (sexually transmitted diseases) such as gonorrhoea and syphilis.
No, Linzilix does not contains penicillin. It contains linezolid which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug known as oxazolidinone. It is effectively used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
Discontinuing Linzilix on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Rarely, Linzilix causes fever and chills. If you are experiencing fever after taking this drug then try to take mild antipyretic medicine such as paracetamol even after this fever does not subsidise then discuss with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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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
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