Manufacturer: Auxiliare Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Linezolid(1200mg)
Linopik OD Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. You should take it regularly as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. If you stop taking this medicine too early then infection may return or worsen.
The most common side effects of Linopik OD Tablet SR include vomiting, headache, nausea, decreased blood cell counts, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
Linopik OD Tablet SR is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Maximum plasma linezolid concentrations are usually achieved between 1 and 2 hours after oral administration. Food slightly decreases the rate, but not the extent, of absorption. The distribution of linezolid is approximately equivalent to total body water, and there is low protein binding (31%) to serum albumin.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Linopik OD
Vomiting
Headache
Nausea
Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
Diarrhea
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Linezolid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Anemia
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Hyperthyroidism
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Linopik OD Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Linopik OD Tablet SR.
Linopik OD Tablet SR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Linezolid is a synthetic oxazolidinone antimicrobial drug. It is indicated for gram-positive infections and approved for the treatment of bacterial pneumonia, skin and skin structure infections, and vancomycin-resistant enterococcal (VRE) infections, including infections complicated by bacteremia.
LINEZOLID may have interaction with anti-asthma (albuterol, ipratropium), antihistamine (diphenhydramine), diuretics (furosemide), anti-emetic (ondansetron), anti-hypertensive agent (metoprolol).
Do not chew, crush or break it. Linopik OD Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Linopik OD Tablet SR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Linopik OD Tablet SR treats serious infections caused by certain types of bacteria.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Avoid taking excessive cheese, processed meats, alcohol, or soy sauce while taking this medication as these may cause an excessive rise in your blood pressure.
Inform your doctor if you develop fever, shortness of breath, or any changes in your vision.
Do not take it for more than 14 days without consulting your doctor.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Linopik OD Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Linopik OD Tablet SR with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.
Q. Can the use of Linopik OD Tablet SR cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Linopik OD Tablet SR can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.
Q. What foods should I avoid while taking Linopik OD Tablet SR?
You should avoid taking large quantities of food that contain high tyramine in it. Foods that are fermented, cured, aged or spoiled contain high amount of tyramine e.g cheese, red wine, pickle, over ripe fruits etc. Consuming tyramine while taking Linopik OD Tablet SR can result in elevation of blood pressure, which may result in an emergency situation.
