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Lizolid 300 Ml IV Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Lizolid 300 Ml IV Injection have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lizolid 300 Ml IV Injection. 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 Lizolid 300 Ml IV Injection have been listed ahead. These side effects of Lizolid 300 Ml IV Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Lizolid 300 Ml IV Injection's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Lizolid 300 Ml IV Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lizolid 300 Ml IV Injection related warnings section.
Lizolid 300 Ml IV Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Anemia as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Lizolid 300 Ml IV Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Lizolid 300 Ml IV Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Lizolid 300 Ml IV Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Lizolid 300 Ml IV Injection 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.
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Is the use of Lizolid 300 Ml IV Injection safe for pregnant women?
Lizolid can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Lizolid right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Lizolid 300 Ml IV Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Lizolid may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lizolid 300 Ml IV Injection on the Kidneys?
Lizolid rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lizolid 300 Ml IV Injection on the Liver?
Lizolid does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Lizolid 300 Ml IV Injection on the Heart?
Lizolid is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lizolid 300 Ml IV Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lizolid 300 Ml IV Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Lizolid 300 Ml IV Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Lizolid 300 Ml IV Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Lizolid 300 Ml IV Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Lizolid 300 Ml IV Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lizolid 300 Ml IV Injection
Taking certain foods and Lizolid 300 Ml IV Injection together may have severe side effects. Talk to your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lizolid 300 Ml IV Injection
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lizolid 300 Ml IV Injection with alcohol.
Yes, Lizolid covers enterococcus. It is effective against enterococcus bacteria which are resistant to vancomycin such as Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium.
Discontinuing Lizolid on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Lizolid is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take Lizolid without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without the doctor's advice.
Yes, Lizolid 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 Lizolid can be taken with paracetamol. Paracetamol does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Lizolid. Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform 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
