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Afdilinz, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Afdilinz have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Afdilinz is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Afdilinz as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Afdilinz normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Afdilinz has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Afdilinz's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Afdilinz can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Afdilinz in conditions like Anemia. The section on Afdilinz contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Afdilinz may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Afdilinz is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Afdilinz 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 Afdilinz safe for pregnant women?
Afdilinz can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Afdilinz, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Afdilinz safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Afdilinz. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Afdilinz on the Kidneys?
Afdilinz has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Afdilinz on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Afdilinz on the liver.
What is the effect of Afdilinz on the Heart?
Afdilinz is completely safe for the heart.
Afdilinz 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 Afdilinz unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Afdilinz habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Afdilinz.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Afdilinz as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Afdilinz only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Afdilinz for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Afdilinz
Taking Afdilinz with food can create severe side effects. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Afdilinz
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Afdilinz with alcohol.
Yes, oral Afdilinz can be taken with amlodipine. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Afdilinz along with amlodipine. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Afdilinz may cause anemia, this occurs only in few cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. It occurs due to bone marrow suppression which might cause anemia, leukopenia, pancytopenia, and thrombocytopenia. However, this effect is reversible in nature and the function of bone marrow is restored after discontinuation of this drug.
The dosage of this drug may vary depending on the type of infection and severity of the infection. Usually, oral Afdilinz is recommended to be taken twice daily or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. Precautions must be taken in patients with phenylketonuria, diabetes mellitus, and improper kidney function.
Yes, Afdilinz is an antibiotic. It contains linezolid which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug known as oxazolidinone. It is used for the treatment of bacterial infections such as pneumonia and skin infections.
Yes, Afdilinz covers anaerobes. It is effective against anaerobic bacteria which are resistant to other antibiotics.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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