99% Savings - Buy Just @1 Rs X
Lizobact is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Lizobact also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Lizobact is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Lizobact as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lizobact are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lizobact is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Lizobact related warnings talks about Lizobact's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Lizobact is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Anemia are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Lizobact have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Lizobact may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Lizobact, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Lizobact 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 |
|
Geriatric |
|
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
|
Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
|
Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
|
Is the use of Lizobact safe for pregnant women?
Lizobact can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Lizobact, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Lizobact safe during breastfeeding?
Lizobact may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lizobact on the Kidneys?
Lizobact rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lizobact on the Liver?
Using Lizobact does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Lizobact on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Lizobact for the heart.
Lizobact 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 Lizobact unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lizobact habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Lizobact has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Lizobact, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Lizobact can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Lizobact is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lizobact cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Lizobact
The side effects of taking Lizobact with certain foods can be serious. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lizobact
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lizobact with alcohol.
No, Lizobact does not treat STD (sexually transmitted diseases). It is not used for the treatment of STD (sexually transmitted diseases) such as gonorrhoea and syphilis.
Yes, oral Lizobact can be taken with amlodipine. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Lizobact along with amlodipine. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Lizobact covers enterococcus. It is effective against enterococcus bacteria which are resistant to vancomycin such as Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium.
Rarely, Lizobact 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, oral Lizobact 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
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 778-781