Lizolid 600 Mg Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Pneumonia. Other than this, Lizolid 600 Mg Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lizolid 600 Mg Tablet. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lizolid 600 Mg Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lizolid 600 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Lizolid 600 Mg Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Lizolid 600 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Lizolid 600 Mg Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lizolid 600 Mg Tablet in conditions like Anemia. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lizolid 600 Mg Tablet contraindications section.
Besides this, Lizolid 600 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lizolid 600 Mg Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Lizolid 600 Mg Tablet 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lizolid 600 Mg Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Lizolid 600 Mg Tablet 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 600 Mg Tablet 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 600 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Lizolid rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lizolid 600 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Lizolid does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Lizolid 600 Mg Tablet 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 600 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lizolid 600 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Lizolid 600 Mg Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Lizolid 600 Mg Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Lizolid 600 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Lizolid 600 Mg Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lizolid 600 Mg Tablet
Taking certain foods and Lizolid 600 Mg Tablet together may have severe side effects. Talk to your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lizolid 600 Mg Tablet
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lizolid 600 Mg Tablet with alcohol.
Yes, Lizolid covers anaerobes. It is effective against anaerobic bacteria which are resistant to other antibiotics.
Rarely, Lizolid causes nausea and vomiting. It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even after that if it persists or becomes severe then discuss it with your doctor.
The dosage of this drug may vary depending on the type of infection and severity of the infection. Usually, oral Lizolid is recommended to be taken twice daily or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. Precautions must be taken in patients with phenylketonuria, diabetes mellitus, and improper kidney function.
Take or use Lizolid 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.
Yes, Lizolid covers enterococcus. It is effective against enterococcus bacteria which are resistant to vancomycin such as Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium.
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