It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us) before taking it.
What is Linezolid (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us))
Treating certain bacterial infections. Linezolid (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) is an oxazolidinone antibiotic. It works by interfering with the production of proteins needed by bacteria to grow.
Important safety information:
Linezolid ) may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Linezolid (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Linezolid (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
Be sure to use Linezolid (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
Long-term or repeated use of Linezolid (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.
Mild diarrhea is common with antibiotic use. However, a more serious form of diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis) may rarely occur. This may develop while you use the antibiotic or within several months after you stop using it. Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea, or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor.
Eating foods high in tyramine (eg, aged cheeses, red wines, beer, certain meats and sausages, liver, sour cream, soy sauce, raisins, bananas, avocados) while you use an MAOI may cause severe high blood pressure. This could occur for up to 2 weeks after you stop taking an MAOI. Do not eat foods high in tyramine while you take Linezolid (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)). Ask your health care provider for a complete list of foods you should avoid. Seek medical attention at once if symptoms of severe high blood pressure occur. These may include severe headache, fast or irregular heartbeat, sore or stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, sweating, enlarged pupils, or sensitivity to light.
Linezolid (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) may reduce the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your blood. Avoid activities that may cause bruising or injury. Tell your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding. Tell your doctor if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools.
Linezolid (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral infections (eg, the common cold).
Lactic acidosis has occurred with the use of Linezolid (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)). Contact your doctor if you have severe or persistent nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or unusual tiredness or weakness.
Serious eye problems (eg, peripheral and optic neuropathy) have occurred with the use of Linezolid (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)). Contact your doctor if you experience vision changes (eg, decreased or blurred vision, changes in color vision, loss of vision).
Diabetes patients - Low blood sugar has been reported in patients taking Linezolid (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) along with insulin or other diabetes medicines. Low blood sugar may make you anxious, sweaty, weak, dizzy, drowsy, or faint. It may also make your heart beat faster; make your vision change; give you a headache, chills, or tremors; or make you more hungry. It is a good idea to carry a reliable source of glucose (eg, tablets or gel) to treat low blood sugar. If this is not available, you should eat or drink a quick source of sugar like table sugar, honey, candy, orange juice, or nondiet soda. This will raise your blood sugar level quickly. Tell your doctor right away if this happens. To prevent low blood sugar, eat meals at the same time each day and do not skip meals.
Lab tests, including complete blood cell counts and eye exams, may be performed while you use Linezolid (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)). These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Linezolid (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) while you are pregnant. It is not known if Linezolid (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Linezolid (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)), check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
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Linezolid (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Bad taste in mouth; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; headache; nausea; trouble sleeping; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); agitation; bloody stools; bloody vomit; chills, sore throat, or fever; confusion; exaggerated reflexes; excitation; fast heartbeat; loss of coordination; mental or mood changes; muscle spasms; prolonged or repeated nausea or vomiting; red, swollen, peeling, or blistered skin; seizures; severe or continuing diarrhea; severe or persistent headache or dizziness; stomach pain/cramps; sweating; swelling of the hands or feet; tingling or numbness of the hands or feet; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness; vaginal irritation or unusual discharge; vision changes (including decreased or blurred vision, changes in color vision, loss of vision); white patches in the mouth.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Tinidazole (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us))
What is Tinidazole (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us))
Tinidazole (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Tinidazole (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as infection of the intestines or vagina. It is also used to treat certain sexually transmitted infections. Tinidazole (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) may also be used for purposes other than those listed in Tinidazole (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) guide.
Tinidazole (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
numbness, burning pain, or tingly feeling; or
seizure (convulsions).
Less serious side effects may include:
vaginal itching or discharge;
nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, indigestion;
constipation, diarrhea, stomach cramps;
feeling weak or tired;
headache, dizziness; or
a metallic or bitter taste in your mouth;
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Tinidazole (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Trichomoniasis:
2 g orally once with food The sexual partners should be treated with the same dose at the same time.
Usual Adult Dose for Giardiasis:
2 g orally once with food
Usual Adult Dose for Amebiasis:
Intestinal: 2 g orally once a day with food for 3 days Amebic liver abscess: 2 g orally once a day with food for 3 to 5 days
Usual Adult Dose for Bacterial Vaginosis:
Nonpregnant, adult women: 2 g orally once a day with food for 2 days or 1 g orally once a day with food for 5 days
Usual Pediatric Dose for Trichomoniasis:
2 g orally once with food The sexual partners should be treated with the same dose at the same time.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Giardiasis:
3 years or older: 50 mg/kg orally once with food
Usual Pediatric Dose for Amebiasis:
3 years or older: Intestinal: 50 mg/kg (up to 2 g) orally once a day with food for 3 days Amebic liver abscess: 50 mg/kg (up to 2 g) orally once a day with food for 3 to 5 days Close monitoring is recommended when treatment durations exceed 3 days.
Prices of the drug can vary in different shops. There will be a variation in price from pharmacy to an online shop. Most online shops will have a little lower price when compared to pharmacy stores, so you need to cross check before buying. Just go to a nearest pharmacy store and check for prices before you decide on buying. You should also be checking and comparing prices among various online stores and should be choosing the affordable and best store. The prices also vary based on brands, and you should note few stores sell specific brands, and you should learn to compare prices of same brand in different stores. Below are the prices of Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us) medicine in some well-known online stores.
Strength
Quantity
Price, USD
Country
Big Mountain Drugs
600 mg
40
$215.00
Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
600 mg
60
$295.00
Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Blue Sky Drugs
600 mg
40
$215.00
Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
600 mg
60
$295.00
Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Candrug
600 mg
40
$215.00
Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
600 mg
60
$295.00
Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Solaris Pharma Inc
600 mg
40
$215.00
Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
600 mg
60
$295.00
Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Select the most affordable brand or generic drug
Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.
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Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us) - Frequently asked Questions
Can Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us) be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
What other drugs will affect Tinidazole (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us))?
Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:
antifungal medication such as clotrimazole (Mycelex Troche), itraconazole (Sporanox), ketoconazole (Extina, Ketozole, Nizoral, Xolegal), or voriconazole (Vfend);
a barbiturate such as phenobarbital (Solfoton) and others;
heart or blood pressure medication such as diltiazem (Cartia, Cardizem), felodipine (Plendil), nifedipine (Nifedical, Procardia), verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan), and others;
HIV medication such as atazanavir (Reyataz), delavirdine (Rescriptor), efavirenz (Sustiva), etravirine (Intelence), fosamprenavir (Lexiva), indinavir (Crixivan), nelfinavir (Viracept), nevirapine (Viramune), saquinavir (Invirase), or ritonavir (Norvir); or
seizure medication such as carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Tegretol), felbamate (Felbatol), oxcarbazepine (Trileptal), phenobarbital (Solfoton), phenytoin (Dilantin), or primidone (Mysoline).
This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with Tinidazole (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)). Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
How should I take Tinidazole (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us))?
Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Take Tinidazole (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) with food.
Some infections are treated with only one dose. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Do not share this medication with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.
If you are treating a sexually transmitted infection, make sure your sexual partner seeks medical attention to be treated also.
Take this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Tinidazole (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Who should not take Tinidazole (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us))?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to Tinidazole (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) or metronidazole (Flagyl), or if you are in the first 3 months of pregnancy.
Tinidazole (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not breast-feed while you are taking Tinidazole (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) and for at least 3 days after your last dose.
You may begin nursing again 3 days after your last dose or Tinidazole (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)). If you use a breast pump during treatment, throw out any milk you collect while taking Tinidazole (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)). Do not feed it to your baby.
To make sure you can safely take Tinidazole (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)), tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
a blood cell disorder such as anemia or low platelets; or
a weak immune system.
FDA pregnancy category C. Do not take Tinidazole (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) during the first 3 months of pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
A medicine similar to Tinidazole (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) has caused cancer in laboratory animals. It is not known if Tinidazole (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) would have the same effect in animals, or in humans. Talk with your doctor about your individual risk.
Who should not take Linezolid (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us))?
Some medical conditions may interact with Linezolid (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)). Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have a history of diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney problems, eye or vision problems, bone marrow problems (eg, low blood platelet levels), an adrenal gland tumor (pheochromocytoma), carcinoid syndrome, liver problems, seizures, or an overactive thyroid
if you have a prolonged infection that is currently or has been previously treated with another antibiotic medicine
if you are taking any medicine for depression
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Linezolid (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)). Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Amphetamines (eg, dextroamphetamine), anorexiants (eg, phentermine), apraclonidine, beta-2 agonists (eg, albuterol), bupropion, buspirone, COMT inhibitors (eg, entacapone), cyclobenzaprine, dexmethylphenidate, dextromethorphan, fentanyl, ginseng, levodopa, MAOIs (eg, phenelzine, selegiline), meperidine, methylphenidate, nefazodone, norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (eg, atomoxetine), propoxyphene, sibutramine, SNRIs (eg, duloxetine, venlafaxine), SSRIs (eg, fluoxetine, paroxetine), sympathomimetics (eg, pseudoephedrine), tetrabenazine, tetracyclic antidepressants (eg, maprotiline, mirtazapine), trazodone, tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline, doxepin), triptans (eg, sumatriptan), tryptophan, or vilazodone because severe side effects, including severe headache, fever, high blood pressure, or mental or mood changes, may occur
Insulin or other diabetes medicines (eg, glyburide) because the risk of low blood sugar may be increased
Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), carbamazepine, hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), or rifamycins (eg, rifampin) because they may decrease linezolid's effectiveness
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Linezolid (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How should I take Linezolid (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us))?
Use Linezolid (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Linezolid (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) is usually given as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you will be using Linezolid (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) at home, a health care provider will teach you how to use it. Be sure you understand how to use Linezolid (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)). Follow the procedures you are taught when you use a dose. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions.
To clear up your infection completely, take Linezolid (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days.
Do not use Linezolid (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)) if it contains particles, is cloudy or discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged.
Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and away from pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Ask your health care provider how to dispose of these materials after use. Follow all local rules for disposal.
If you miss a dose of Linezolid (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)), take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Linezolid (Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us)).
Can Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us) be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Linezolid (known AS Zyvox IN The Us) be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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