Linexil 600 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 85.00 (1 x 10: ৳ 850.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 850.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Linezolid |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Linexil Tablets
- Linezolid IV Infusion
Categories
- Antibacterial Agent
- Oxazolidinones
- Macrolides
Description
- Synthetic Antibacterial Agent
- Inhibits Bacterial Protein Synthesis
- Treatment for Nosocomial Pneumonia
- Community-acquired Pneumonia
- Skin and Skin Structure Infections
Indication
- Treatment of Nosocomial pneumonia
- Community-acquired pneumonia
- Complicated skin and skin structure infection
- Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections
- Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium infections
Pharmacology
- In vitro activity against Gram positive and certain Gram negative bacteria
- Bacteriostatic against enterococci and staphylococci
- Bactericidal for the majority of streptococci strains
Dosage and administration
- Oral and IV Administration
- Dosage varies for different infections
- Recommend daily dosage described in a table
- No adjustment needed when switching from IV to oral administration
Interaction
- Potential interaction with adrenergic and serotonergic agents
- Avoid large quantities of foods with high tyramine content
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Linezolid or any components
- Contraindicated with monoamine oxidase inhibitors
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Patients taking sympathomimetic agents, vasopressive agents, dopaminergic agents
Side effects
- Mild to moderate adverse events
- Common adverse events include diarrhea, headache, and nausea
Pregnancy and lactation
- Use during pregnancy if benefits outweigh risks
- Consideration needed for breastfeeding mothers
Precautions and warnings
- Monitoring of complete blood counts recommended
- Ophthalmic evaluation if symptoms of visual impairment occur
- Not for catheter-related bloodstream infections
- Caution in patients with recurrent nausea, vomiting or unexplained acidosis
Overdose effects
- No reported cases of overdose
- Symptomatic and supportive care advised
Reconstitution
- Oral suspension reconstitution instructions
- Shake well before each use
- Storage conditions for reconstituted suspension
Storage conditions
- Store at room temperature away from light and moisture