Linezolid Sandoz
Linezolid Sandoz is an antibiotic used to treat pneumonia and certain skin infections by stopping bacteria from growing.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
600 mg
Active Ingredient
Linezolid
Manufacturer
Sandoz A/S
How to Use
Dosage
The recommended dose for adults is one 600 mg tablet twice a day.
Method
Swallow the tablet whole with water. You can take it before, during, or after a meal. If you are on kidney dialysis, take your dose after the dialysis treatment.
Important
The maximum daily dose is two 600 mg tablets (1200 mg total), taken as one tablet twice a day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Fungal infections, especially thrush in the mouth or vagina
- •Headache
- •Metallic taste in mouth
- •Diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting
- •Changes in some blood test results (kidney/liver function, blood sugar)
- •Sleep problems
- •Increased blood pressure
- •Anemia (low red blood cell count)
- •Dizziness
- •Localized or general stomach pain
- •Constipation
- •Indigestion
- •Localized pain
- •Decreased platelet count
RARE
- •Inflammation of the vagina or genital area in women
- •Various sensations, such as tingling or numbness
- •Swelling, soreness, or discoloration of the tongue
- •Dry mouth
- •Increased need to urinate
- •Chills
- •Thirst
- •Increased sweating
- •Low sodium levels in blood (hyponatremia)
- •Kidney failure
- •Abdominal swelling
- •Increased creatinine levels
- •Abdominal pain
- •Changes in heart rate (e.g., faster heartbeat)
- •Decreased red blood cell count
- •Weakness and/or sensory changes
- •Surface discoloration of teeth, which a dentist can remove
- •Hair loss (alopecia)
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to linezolid or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take if you have used MAO inhibitors (for depression or Parkinson's disease) in the last two weeks.
- Do not take if you are breastfeeding, as it can affect the baby.
- Combining with certain antidepressants or opioids can lead to a serious condition called serotonin syndrome; tell your doctor about all other medications.
- Seek immediate medical help if you experience severe skin reactions, swelling (especially face/neck), wheezing, shortness of breath (signs of allergic reaction), purple rash, or peeling skin.
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- Contact your doctor immediately if you notice vision problems, such as blurred vision, changes in color vision, reduced sharpness, or narrowed field of vision.
- Seek urgent medical attention for severe, bloody, or mucus-filled diarrhea; stop the medicine and do not take anti-diarrhea medication.
- Tell your doctor if you have repeated nausea or vomiting, stomach pain, or rapid breathing.
- Report seizures to your doctor.
- Tell your doctor about unexplained bleeding or bruising, which may indicate changes in blood cells affecting clotting or causing anemia.
- Inform your doctor if you experience fever, sore throat, mouth sores, or tiredness, which could be signs of changes in blood cell counts affecting your ability to fight infections.
- Report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine immediately, as these can be signs of rhabdomyolysis, a serious condition that can lead to kidney damage.
- Tell your doctor if you develop pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas).
- Report any temporary mini-strokes (TIAs) with symptoms like temporary vision loss, weakness in limbs, slurred speech, or loss of consciousness.
- Tell your doctor if you experience ringing in the ears (tinnitus).