Dose adjustment in renal impairment
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
Leaflet LINEZOLID FRESENIUS KABI 600mg film-coated tablets
Precautions:
Anaphylaxis
Risk of severe allergic reaction. Seek urgent medical help if serious symptoms occur.
Colitis / severe diarrhea
Seek medical advice if severe or persistent diarrhea occurs.
Linezolid is an antibiotic from the oxazolidinone class, used to treat severe bacterial infections caused by gram-positive resistant bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE). It is indicated for infections such as pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infections, and other complicated infections.
Linezolid works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, blocking the formation of the translation initiation complex, which halts bacterial growth. It is available in tablet form, oral solution, or injectable solution.
Side effects may include nausea, diarrhea, headache, anemia, thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), or peripheral neuropathy with prolonged use. Linezolid can also interact with foods high in tyramine (such as aged cheeses or red wine) and certain medications, increasing the risk of serotonin syndrome. It is important to take the medication as prescribed by a doctor and for patients to be monitored for side effects.
Linezolid works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, blocking the formation of the translation initiation complex, which halts bacterial growth. It is available in tablet form, oral solution, or injectable solution.
Side effects may include nausea, diarrhea, headache, anemia, thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), or peripheral neuropathy with prolonged use. Linezolid can also interact with foods high in tyramine (such as aged cheeses or red wine) and certain medications, increasing the risk of serotonin syndrome. It is important to take the medication as prescribed by a doctor and for patients to be monitored for side effects.
General data about LINEZOLID FRESENIUS KABI 600mg
- Substance:
- linezolid
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-03-2022
- Product code:
- W63985002
- Concentration:
- 600mg
- Pharmaceutical form:
- film-coated tablets
- Quantity:
- 10
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for linezolid
Concentrations available for linezolid
- 100mg/5ml
- 2mg/ml
- 400mg
- 600mg