Stezolid 600 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Stezolid 600 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pneumonia

Other Benefits

Stezolid 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.

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

Stezolid 600 Mg Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Stezolid 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

Stezolid 600 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Stezolid 600 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Stezolid can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Stezolid, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Stezolid 600 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Stezolid may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Stezolid should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Stezolid 600 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Stezolid on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Stezolid 600 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Using Stezolid does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Stezolid 600 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Stezolid for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Stezolid 600 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Stezolid 600 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Pseudoephedrine

Bupropion

Buspirone

Phenylephrine

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Moderate

Rifampicin

Paracetamol,Codeine

Mild

Phenytoin

Stezolid 600 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Stezolid 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 Stezolid 600 Mg Tablet

Is this Stezolid 600 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Stezolid 600 Mg Tablet is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Stezolid 600 Mg Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Stezolid 600 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Stezolid 600 Mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Stezolid 600 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Stezolid 600 Mg Tablet

The side effects of taking Stezolid 600 Mg Tablet with certain foods can be serious. Contact your doctor about this.

Severe
Interaction between Alcohol and Stezolid 600 Mg Tablet

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Stezolid 600 Mg Tablet.

Unknown

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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