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Composition :

LINEZOLID-600MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Mankind Pharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Lizoforce-600 Tablet

Lizoforce-600 Tablet belongs to the class of medicines called oxazolidinones used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs (pneumonia), and skin. It is also used to treat infections which are resistant to other antibiotics. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. Lizoforce-600 Tablet does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Lizoforce-600 Tablet contains Linezolid which works by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria. Thereby treats the infection.

In some cases, you may experience common side-effects such as thrush (fungal infection), headache, metallic taste, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, constipation, and indigestion. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

Do not take Lizoforce-600 Tablet on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Lizoforce-600 Tablet passes into breastmilk, so do not take Lizoforce-600 Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Lizoforce-600 Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness. Lizoforce-600 Tablet may cause dizziness and vision problems, so be cautious while driving and operating machinery.

Uses of Lizoforce-600 Tablet

Bacterial infections.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush or chew the tablet/capsule. Syrup/Suspension/Drops: Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper; shake the pack well before each use.Dispersible tablet/Tablet DT: Check the label for directions before use. Disperse the tablet in the prescribed amount of water and swallow the contents. Do not crush, chew or swallow as a whole.

Medicinal Benefits

Lizoforce-600 Tablet belongs to the class of medicines called oxazolidinones used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs (pneumonia) and skin. It is also used to treat infections which are resistant to other antibiotics. Lizoforce-600 Tablet contains Linezolid which works by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria. Thereby treats the infection.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Lizoforce-600 Tablet

  • Thrush (fungal infection)
  • Headache
  • Metallic taste
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Constipation
  • Indigestion

Drug Warnings

Do not take Lizoforce-600 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you are taking or have taken monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors in the last 14 days. Talk to your doctor if you have high blood pressure, overactive thyroid, phaeochromocytoma (tumour of adrenal glands), carcinoid syndrome (tumours of the hormone system), manic depression, schizophrenia, confusion or other mental problems. Inform your doctor if you bruise or bleed easily, have anaemia (low red blood cells), are prone to infections, have a history of seizures, if you are on dialysis, have diarrhoea, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience a throbbing headache after eating or drinking, vision problems, loss of sensitivity or tingling/prickling sensation in arms and legs, persistent diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or rapid breathing. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Lizoforce-600 Tablet passes into breastmilk, so do not take Lizoforce-600 Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Lizoforce-600 Tablet may cause dizziness and vision problems, so be cautious while driving.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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LinezolidRasagiline
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LinezolidEntacapone
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LinezolidRasagiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lizoforce-600 Tablet:
Taking Rasagiline with Lizoforce-600 Tablet can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lizoforce-600 Tablet with Rasagiline is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LinezolidEntacapone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lizoforce-600 Tablet:
Coadministration of Entacapone with Lizoforce-600 Tablet might raise serotonin hormone levels in the body, affecting the brain and nerve cells.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Entacapone with Lizoforce-600 Tablet is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremors, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LinezolidCyproheptadine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lizoforce-600 Tablet:
Using Lizoforce-600 Tablet together with cyproheptadine may increase side effects of Cyproheptadine.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Cyproheptadine with Lizoforce-600 Tablet is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. Contact a doctor if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, heat intolerance, flushing, decreased sweating, difficulty urinating, palpitation, rapid heartbeat, confusion, disorientation, and memory problems. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LinezolidSafinamide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lizoforce-600 Tablet:
Taking Safinamide with Lizoforce-600 Tablet can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (A condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Safinamide with Lizoforce-600 Tablet is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. If you notice any of these symptoms like confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, shaking, incoordination, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and loose stools, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LinezolidTapentadol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lizoforce-600 Tablet:
Using Tapentadol together with Lizoforce-600 Tablet might raise serotonin hormone levels in the body, affecting the brain and nerve cells. Increased serotonin hormone can lead to severe side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tapentadol with Lizoforce-600 Tablet is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. If you experience confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremors, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LinezolidModafinil
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lizoforce-600 Tablet:
Coadministration of Lizoforce-600 Tablet with Modafinil can increase the levels of Modafinil and increase the risk or severity of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Modafinil with Lizoforce-600 Tablet can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, excessive sweating, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, or rapid heartbeat, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LinezolidBuspirone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lizoforce-600 Tablet:
Combining Lizoforce-600 Tablet with Buspirone can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Buspirone with Lizoforce-600 Tablet is not recommended, as it results in an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor’s advice
LinezolidFentanyl
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lizoforce-600 Tablet:
Taking Lizoforce-600 Tablet with Fentanyl may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome(a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increase in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Lizoforce-600 Tablet and Fentanyl, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience confusion, fever, excessive sweating, muscle pain, stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
LinezolidCarbamazepine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lizoforce-600 Tablet:
Using Carbamazepine with Lizoforce-600 Tablet can cause serotonin syndrome(a condition in which a chemical called serotonin builds up in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Carbamazepine and Lizoforce-600 Tablet together is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LinezolidClomipramine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lizoforce-600 Tablet:
When Clomipramine is taken with Lizoforce-600 Tablet, may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (a condition in which a chemical called serotonin increases in your body).

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Clomipramine and Lizoforce-600 Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like confusion, hallucination, seizure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea-contact a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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LINEZOLID-600MGTyramine-containing food
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LINEZOLID-600MGTyramine-containing food
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Common Foods to Avoid:
Pepperoni, Miso Soup, Natto, Ricotta, Salami, Shoyu, Shrimp, Stilton Cheese, Swiss Cheese, Tamari, Tempeh, Fish, Farm Cheese, Fava Beans, Fermented Seafood, Fermented Tofu, Gorgonzola Cheese, Chicken Liver, Chocolates, Cottage Cheese, Cream Cheese, Dried Sausage, Dry-Type Summer Sausages, Cheddar Cheese, Cashews, Camembert, Beef Liver, American Cheese, Almonds, Avocado

How to manage the interaction:
Taking high tyramine-containing food along with Lizoforce-600 Tablet can cause blood pressure to rise to exceedingly high levels, a condition known as a hypertensive crisis (Severely elevated blood pressure). Avoid high tyramine-containing food while taking Lizoforce-600 Tablet. Consult a doctor, if you experience severe headache, confusion, blurred vision, problems with speech or balance, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, convulsions, and sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body).

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help in digestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics, such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.
  • Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
  • Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice, as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol and usage of tobacco.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

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FAQs

Lizoforce-600 Tablet works by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria. Thereby treats the infection.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Lizoforce-600 Tablet . Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you have prolonged diarrhoea with abdominal pain, stop taking Lizoforce-600 Tablet and consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

It is recommended to complete the course of Lizoforce-600 Tablet even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Lizoforce-600 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it.

Lizoforce-600 Tablet may cause thrush or candidiasis, which is a fungal infection occurring due to the overgrowth of yeast-like fungus in the mouth or throat. Regularly rinse your mouth with water to prevent the growth of fungus.

Do not take Lizoforce-600 Tablet on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections.

Lizoforce-600 Tablet may affect certain laboratory test results such as blood tests, blood sugar tests, liver and kidney function tests. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Lizoforce-600 Tablet .

Lizoforce-600 Tablet may cause anaemia due to a decrease in the number of red blood cells. This could also cause unexplained bleeding or bruising. Consult your doctor if you experience unexplained bleeding or bruising.

Consult your doctor before taking Lizoforce-600 Tablet if you have hypertension (high blood pressure), as Lizoforce-600 Tablet may cause an increase in blood pressure.

You should avoid taking large quantities of food that contain high tyramine in it. Foods that are fermented, cured, aged or spoiled contain a high amount of tyramine, e.g. cheese, red wine, pickle, overripe fruits etc. Consuming tyramine while taking Linezolid can result in an elevation of blood pressure, which may result in an emergency.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

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Special Advise

Lizoforce-600 Tablet may affect certain laboratory test results such as blood tests, blood sugar tests, liver and kidney function tests. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Lizoforce-600 Tablet . 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect the body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in the body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. Symptoms include fever, chills, and fatigue. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with a weak immune system or taking immunosuppressive medicines are more prone to bacterial infections.

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