Arlin 600 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 85.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 1,700.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 850.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Linezolid
Company Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Arlin 100 mg suspension Arlin 400 mg tablet Arlin 2 mg injection

Title

  • Arlin

Categories

  • Antibiotics
  • Medication
  • Pharmaceutical

Description

  • A synthetic antibacterial agent
  • Belongs to the oxazolidinones class of antibiotics
  • Selective inhibitor of bacterial protein synthesis
  • Treats nosocomial pneumonia
  • Treats community-acquired pneumonia
  • Treats skin and skin structure infections

DosageAndAdministration

  • Available in tablet and IV infusion forms
  • Oral administration with or without food
  • IV infusion administered over 30 to 120 minutes
  • Dosage varies based on infection and age group

Pharmacology

  • Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis
  • Binds to the 23S ribosomal RNA of the 50S subunit
  • Prevents formation of functional 70S initiation complex
  • Bacteriostatic against certain bacteria
  • Bactericidal for streptococci

Indications

  • Treats vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium infections
  • Not indicated for Gram-negative infections

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to Linezolid or components
  • Use with monoamine oxidase inhibitors
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
  • Pheochromocytoma
  • Thyrotoxicosis

DrugInteractions

  • Potential interaction with adrenergic and serotonergic agents
  • Avoid high tyramine content foods or beverages

SideEffects

  • Common adverse events: diarrhea, headache, nausea
  • Other adverse events: oral moniliasis, hypertension, pruritus

PregnancyAndLactation

  • No identified drug-associated risk in pregnancy
  • Consider benefits of breastfeeding vs. potential adverse effects on the child

PrecautionsAndWarnings

  • Monitor complete blood counts
  • Prompt ophthalmic evaluation for visual impairment symptoms
  • Not approved for catheter-related bloodstream infections
  • Monitor for potential increases in blood pressure

OverdoseEffects

  • No reported cases of overdose
  • Symptomatic and supportive care advised
  • Approximately 30% removed during 3 hours of haemodialysis

TherapeuticClass

  • Macrolides

Reconstitution

  • Oral suspension reconstitution process
  • Shake well before each use
  • Storage conditions for reconstituted suspension

StorageConditions

  • Store at room temperature (15°C-30°C)
  • Keep away from light and moisture
  • Keep away from children

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