Lynomarc is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Lynomarc have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lynomarc. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Lynomarc as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Lynomarc normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Lynomarc's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Lynomarc's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Anemia must refrain from the use of Lynomarc since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Lynomarc are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Lynomarc may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Lynomarc is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Lynomarc 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 Lynomarc safe for pregnant women?
Lynomarc can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Lynomarc, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Lynomarc safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Lynomarc may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Lynomarc should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Lynomarc on the Kidneys?
Lynomarc may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lynomarc on the Liver?
Lynomarc is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Lynomarc on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Lynomarc for the heart.
Lynomarc 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 Lynomarc unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lynomarc habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Lynomarc is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Lynomarc can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Lynomarc only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Lynomarc for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lynomarc
Taking certain foods and Lynomarc together may have severe side effects. Talk to your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lynomarc
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Lynomarc and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Discontinuing Lynomarc 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.
No, Lynomarc does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been associated with hair loss till now. If you are experiencing any unusual hair loss after using this drug and you are in doubt that Lynomarc is causing this effect then do discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, oral Lynomarc can be taken with ibuprofen. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with ibuprofen then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Rarely, Lynomarc causes nausea and vomiting. It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even after that if it persists or becomes severe then discuss it with your doctor.
Lynomarc is a brand name of linezolid and it comes in form of tablet and injection. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drug known as oxazolidinone. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections such as skin infections and respiratory infections (pneumonia).
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