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Venzolid 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Venzolid is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Venzolid safe for pregnant women?
Venzolid can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Venzolid, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Venzolid safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Venzolid. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Venzolid on the Kidneys?
Venzolid may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Venzolid on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Venzolid on the liver.
What is the effect of Venzolid on the Heart?
Venzolid is completely safe for the heart.
Venzolid 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 Venzolid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Venzolid habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Venzolid.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Venzolid you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Venzolid is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Venzolid is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Venzolid
The side effects of taking Venzolid with certain foods can be serious. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Venzolid
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Venzolid and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Venzolid is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take Venzolid without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without the doctor's advice.
Yes, Venzolid can treat UTI (urinary tract infection) but it is not generally preferred as a first line drug of choice for the treatment of UTI. It is only prescribed in UTI when other drugs are not effective in treating the infection.
Yes, Venzolid covers enterococcus. It is effective against enterococcus bacteria which are resistant to vancomycin such as Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium.
Rarely, Venzolid causes a headache. It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and take rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
Yes, oral Venzolid 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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
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