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Hospilid is a prescription drug, available for use as Infusion, Tablet. Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Hospilid have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Hospilid depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Hospilid side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Hospilid are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Hospilid has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Hospilid has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Hospilid related warnings section.
Hospilid can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Hospilid in conditions like Anemia. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Hospilid contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Hospilid have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Hospilid is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Hospilid is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Is the use of Hospilid safe for pregnant women?
Hospilid may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Hospilid, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Hospilid safe during breastfeeding?
Hospilid may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Hospilid on the Kidneys?
Hospilid may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Hospilid on the Liver?
Hospilid is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Hospilid on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Hospilid for the heart.
Hospilid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hospilid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Hospilid habit forming or addictive?
Hospilid does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Hospilid as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Hospilid should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Hospilid for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Hospilid
Using Hospilid with some foods may lead to harmful effects. Take your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Hospilid
Information about the interaction of Hospilid and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Hospilid is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as diarrhoea, rash, and dizziness. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Hospilid is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against gram-positive bacteria and certain gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the protein synthesis in bacteria which are essential for it. The absence of these vital proteins results in stunned bacterial cell growth due to which bacteria become vulnerable and dies. Hospilid is effective against a wide range of gram-positive bacteria and some gram-negative bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus agalactiae, and Enterococcus faecium.
Yes, Hospilid can treat UTI (urinary tract infection) but it is not generally preferred as a first line drug of choice for the treatment of UTI. It is only prescribed in UTI when other drugs are not effective in treating the infection.
Yes, Hospilid is an antibiotic. It contains linezolid which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug known as oxazolidinone. It is used for the treatment of bacterial infections such as pneumonia and skin infections.
No, Hospilid does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been associated with hair loss till now. If you are experiencing any unusual hair loss after using this drug and you are in doubt that Hospilid is causing this effect then do discuss it with your doctor.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zyvox ® (linezolid)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 758
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 778-781
