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linezolid

Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus faecium (VRE) infections. Strepcoccus pnemoniae. Complicated skin structure infections (including diabetic foot infections) caused by suspectible gram positive bacteria. Community acquired pnuemoniae.

Contradications

This medication is containidicated in patients with thyrotoxicosis (excess thyroid hormone action), pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tissue tumor) and increased blood acidity.

Side effects

Patient administered with this medication may experience hypertension (increased blood pressure), headache, imsomnia (inability to sleep),dizziness, fever, rash,nausea, vomiting, constipation, vaginal moniliasis (vaginal infection) and thrombocytopenia (low levels of platelets).

Expert Advice

Take this medication with or without meals

Complete full course of therapy.

Avoid alcohol.

Take sufficient amount of fluids to avoid dehydration.

FAQs

What should I avoid while taking this medication?

Avoid cheese and meat while taking this medication.

Does this medication make you sleepy?

This medication may make you weak, and drowsy.

What bacteria does this medication treat?

This medication is active against most gram positive bacteria that cause disease.

Can I take this medication with tylenol?

No interactions were found with Tylenol. However, consult your doctor for further advice,

Can this medication cause seizures?

Seizures have been reported.

Medicines containing linezolid

Nezkil 600mg

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ZOLREST 600.MG TAB

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Nezkil 600mg

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Pack size: 300ml

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Nezocin 600mg

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Limet 600 mg

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Pack size: 2 x 6's

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