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Linid, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Infusion, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Linid have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Linid. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Linid as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Linid are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Linid's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Linid'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 Linid since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Linid have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Linid may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Linid is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Linid 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 Linid safe for pregnant women?
Linid may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Linid, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Linid safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Linid. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Linid on the Kidneys?
Linid rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Linid on the Liver?
Using Linid does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Linid on the Heart?
Linid is completely safe for the heart.
Linid 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 Linid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Linid habit forming or addictive?
Linid does not cause addiction.
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 Linid can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Linid is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Linid cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Linid
Taking Linid with food can create severe side effects. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Linid
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Linid with alcohol.
No, Linid 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 Linid is causing this effect then do discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Linid 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.
Rarely, Linid 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.
Yes, Linid covers MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. It is used effectively in the treatment of MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections.
Yes, Linid 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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