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Lineca is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Lineca have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Lineca is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Lineca have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Lineca 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.
In addition, Lineca's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Lineca related warnings talks about Lineca's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Lineca is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Anemia are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Lineca are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Lineca with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lineca is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Lineca 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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Is the use of Lineca safe for pregnant women?
Lineca can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Lineca, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Lineca safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Lineca. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Lineca on the Kidneys?
Lineca may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lineca on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Lineca on the liver.
What is the effect of Lineca on the Heart?
You can take Lineca without any fear of damage to the heart.
Lineca 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 Lineca unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lineca habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Lineca is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Lineca
The side effects of taking Lineca with certain foods can be serious. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lineca
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lineca with alcohol.
Yes, Lineca can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Lineca along with paracetamol if it does not exceed recommended doses.
No, Lineca does not cover the strains related to Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Lineca. However, an antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
Yes, Lineca can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.
Yes, Lineca can be taken with aspirin. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Lineca along with aspirin if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Lineca can treat strep throat or streptococcal pharyngitis which is an infection of the throat that results in a sore throat caused by bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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