Zolivox 400 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 60.00 (1 x 10: ৳ 600.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 600.00
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Linezolid |
Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
Also available as |
Product Title
- Zolivox
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
- Pharmacology
- Therapeutic Class: Macrolides
Indications
- Treatment of nosocomial pneumonia
- Treatment of community-acquired pneumonia
- Treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infection including diabetic foot infections
- Treatment of uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections
- Treatment of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium infections
Mode of Action
- Selectively inhibits bacterial protein synthesis
- Binds to the 23S ribosomal RNA of the 50S subunit
- Prevents the formation of a functional 70S initiation complex
Dosage & Administration
- Oral administration with or without food
- Intravenous administration over 30 to 120 minutes
- Dosage varies based on infection type and patient age
- No dose adjustment necessary when switching from IV to oral administration
- Special considerations for use in pediatric patients and neonates
Interaction
- Potential for interaction with adrenergic and serotonergic agents
- Advising patients to avoid large quantities of foods or beverages with high tyramine content
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Linezolid or any of the other product components
- Use with monoamine oxidases A or B inhibitors
- Uncontrolled hypertension, pheochromocytoma, thyrotoxicosis
- Use with sympathomimetic, vasopressive, or dopaminergic agents
Side Effects
- Mild to moderate adverse events
- Common adverse events: diarrhea, headache, nausea
- Other adverse events include hypertension, dyspepsia, and localized abdominal pain
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Linezolid should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus
- Consideration of breastfeeding benefits and potential adverse effects on the breastfed child
Precautions & Warnings
- Monitoring complete blood counts in patients receiving Zolivox
- Prompt ophthalmic evaluation if visual impairment symptoms occur
- Not approved for the treatment of catheter-related bloodstream infections or catheter-site infections
Overdose Effects
- No cases of overdose reported
- Symptomatic and supportive care advised
Reconstitution
- Oral Suspension: Instructions for reconstitution and storage
- Intravenous Administration: Guidelines for administration and storage
Storage Conditions
- Store at room temperature (15°C-30°C)
- Store away from light and moisture
- Keep away from children
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