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Lizomac Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Pneumonia. Lizomac Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lizomac Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Lizomac Tablet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Lizomac Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lizomac Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Lizomac Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lizomac Tablet related warnings section.
Lizomac Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lizomac Tablet in conditions like Anemia. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lizomac Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Lizomac Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Lizomac Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Lizomac 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Lizomac Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Lizomac may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Lizomac, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Lizomac Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Lizomac. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Lizomac Tablet on the Kidneys?
Lizomac may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lizomac Tablet on the Liver?
Lizomac is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Lizomac Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Lizomac for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lizomac Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lizomac Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Lizomac Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Lizomac Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Lizomac Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Lizomac Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lizomac Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lizomac Tablet
Using Lizomac Tablet with some foods may lead to harmful effects. Take your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lizomac Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Lizomac Tablet.
Yes, Lizomac 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.
Yes, Lizomac 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.
Lizomac 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, Lizomac covers enterococcus. It is effective against enterococcus bacteria which are resistant to vancomycin such as Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium.
Yes, Lizomac covers MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. It is used effectively in the treatment of MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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