Linezolid (Linopan) 600 mg 10 tablets

Linezolid 600 Tablet belongs to the class of medicines called oxazolidinones used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs (pneumonia) and skin. It is also used to treat infections which are resistant to other antibiotics. Linezolid 600 Tablet contains Linezolid, which works by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria. Thus, it treats the infection.

• Thrush (fungal infection)
• Headache
• Metallic taste
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Constipation
• Indigestion

Do not take Linezolid 600 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you are taking or have taken monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors in the last 14 days. Talk to your doctor if you have high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, phaeochromocytoma (tumour of adrenal glands), carcinoid syndrome (tumours of the hormone system), manic depression, schizophrenia, confusion or other mental problems. Inform your doctor if you bruise or bleed easily, have anaemia (low red blood cells), are prone to infections, have a history of seizures, if you are on dialysis, have diarrhoea, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience a throbbing headache after eating or drinking, vision problems, loss of sensitivity or tingling/prickling sensation in arms and legs, persistent diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or rapid breathing. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Lizolid 600 Tablet passes into breastmilk, so do not take Lizolid 600 Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Lizolid 600 Tablet may cause dizziness and vision problems, so be cautious while driving.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Linezolid 600 Tablet may have interaction with anti-asthma (albuterol, ipratropium), antihistamine (diphenhydramine), diuretics (furosemide), anti-emetic (ondansetron), anti-hypertensive agent (metoprolol).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid foods and drinks containing tyramine such as cheese, yeast extracts, soybean extracts, alcohol, beer or wine while taking Linezolid 600 Tablet as it may react with tyramine and lead to an increase in blood pressure.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have colitis (inflammation in the lining of the colon), seizures, high blood pressure, acidosis (increased acidity in the blood), carcinoid syndrome (cancerous tumour which secretes chemicals into the bloodstream), hemodialysis, hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar levels), neuropathy, kidney or liver dysfunction.

• ALBUTEROL
• IPRATROPIUM
• DIPHENHYDRAMINE
• FUROSEMIDE
• ONDANSETRON
• METOPROLOL

• Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help in digestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics, such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.
• Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
• Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice, as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
• Avoid consumption of alcohol and usage of tobacco.