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Lintran is a prescription drug, available for use as Infusion, Tablet. Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Lintran has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Lintran depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Lintran have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Lintran go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lintran is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Lintran related warnings talks about Lintran's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Lintran 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 Lintran are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Lintran may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Lintran is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Lintran 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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| Geriatric |
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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 Lintran safe for pregnant women?
Lintran may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Lintran, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Lintran safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Lintran. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Lintran on the Kidneys?
Lintran rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lintran on the Liver?
Lintran is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Lintran on the Heart?
You can take Lintran without any fear of damage to the heart.
Lintran 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 Lintran unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lintran habit forming or addictive?
Lintran is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Lintran as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Lintran is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Lintran is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lintran
The side effects of taking Lintran with certain foods can be serious. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lintran
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lintran with alcohol.
Yes, Lintran covers anaerobes. It is effective against anaerobic bacteria which are resistant to other antibiotics.
Lintran is a brand name of linezolid and it comes in form of tablet and injection. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drug known as oxazolidinone. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections such as skin infections and respiratory infections (pneumonia).
Yes, Lintran 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.
No, Lintran 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 Lintran is causing this effect then do discuss it with your doctor.
Take or use Lintran as directed by your doctor to ensure complete eradication of infection. Do not take or use this medicine longer than prescribed duration to avoid bacterial resistance.
This medicine data has been created by -
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
