Oxalid 600 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 70.00 (1 x 10: ৳ 700.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 700.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Linezolid |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Nosocomial pneumonia
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Complicated skin and skin structure infection
- Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections
- Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium infections
Pharmacology
Synthetic antibacterial agent, selective inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis, bacteriostatic and bactericidal activity
Dosage & Administration
- Infection:
- Nosocomial pneumonia
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Complicated skin and skin structure infections
- Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections
- Dosage, route and frequency of administration:
- Pediatric patients: 10 mg/kg orally or intravenously every 8 hours
- Adults and adolescent: 600 mg orally or intravenously every 12 hours
- Recommended duration of treatment (consecutive days): 10 to 14
- Intravenous administration: Administered by intravenous infusion over a period of 30 to 120 minutes
- Hepatic impairment: No dose adjustment for patients with mild-to-moderate hepatic impairment
Interaction
- Drug interaction with medication: Reversible, nonselective inhibitor of monoamine oxidase, potential interaction with adrenergic and serotonergic agents
- Drug interaction with food and others: Avoid large quantities of foods or beverages with high tyramine content
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Linezolid or any of the other product components
- Concurrent use with monoamine oxidase inhibitors or within two weeks of using such medication
Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Nausea
- Oral moniliasis
- Vaginal moniliasis
- Hypertension
- Dyspepsia
- Localized abdominal pain
- Pruritus
- Tongue discoloration
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy: Use during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus
- Lactation: Consider developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding, monitor infant for diarrhea and vomiting if breastfeeding
Precautions & Warnings
- Monitor complete blood counts
- Prompt ophthalmic evaluation for visual impairment
- Not approved for catheter-related infections
- Monitor for potential increases in blood pressure
- Immediate medical evaluation for certain symptoms
Overdose Effects
No cases of overdose reported, symptomatic and supportive care advised
Therapeutic Class
Macrolides
Reconstitution
- Oral Suspension: Reconstitute with boiled and cooled water, shake well, store in a cool and dry place
- Intravenous Administration: Administered by intravenous infusion over a period of 30 to 120 minutes
Storage Conditions
Store at room temperature (15°C-30°C), away from light and moisture, keep away from children