Orcizol

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Orcizol Information

Orcizol is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Orcizol depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.


Orcizol Benefits & Uses

Orcizol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Orcizol 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.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 12 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 12 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 12 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease:
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Orcizol Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Orcizol is used -

Moderate

Mild

Orcizol Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Orcizol safe for pregnant women?


    Orcizol may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Orcizol again without your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • Is the use of Orcizol safe during breastfeeding?


    Orcizol 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 Orcizol on the Kidneys?


    Orcizol rarely harms the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Orcizol on the Liver?


    There are no any side effects of Orcizol on the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Orcizol on the Heart?


    Orcizol is completely safe for the heart.

    Safe

Severe Interaction of Orcizol with Other Drugs

Orcizol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Mild


Orcizol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Orcizol unless your doctor advises you to do so -


Frequently asked Questions about Orcizol

  • Is this Orcizol habit forming or addictive?


    Orcizol does not cause addiction.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Orcizol as you may feel sleepy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Orcizol only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Orcizol is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Orcizol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Orcizol


    The side effects of taking Orcizol with certain foods can be serious. Contact your doctor about this.

    Severe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Orcizol


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Orcizol with alcohol will be.

    Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Orcizol

Question about 6 years ago

Can I take Orcizol with ibuprofen?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, oral Orcizol 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.

Question almost 7 years ago

Does Orcizol cause fever?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Rarely, Orcizol 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.

Question about 7 years ago

How does Orcizol work?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Orcizol is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against gram-positive bacteria and certain gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the protein synthesis in bacteria which are essential for it. The absence of these vital proteins results in stunned bacterial cell growth due to which bacteria become vulnerable and dies. Orcizol is effective against a wide range of gram-positive bacteria and some gram-negative bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus agalactiae, and Enterococcus faecium.

Question about 7 years ago

What is Orcizol?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Orcizol 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).

Question about 6 years ago

Can I take Orcizol with paracetamol?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes Orcizol can be taken with paracetamol. Paracetamol does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Orcizol. Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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

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


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