LIZOFORCE Infusion 300ml

Bacterial Infections (2507)Rx required

Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Linezolid 600 mg

Manufacturer

Mankind Pharma Pvt Ltd

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

INTRODUCTION ABOUT LIZOFORCE INFUSIONLIZOFORCE INFUSION contains Linezolid which belongs to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. It is used to manage bacterial infections like pneumonia (nosocomial and community-acquired pneumonia), complicated and uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It is also used to manage vancomycin-resistant enterococcus faecium infections, including cases with concurrent bacteremia (viable bacteria in the blood). Bacterial infections are caused by the multiplication of specific harmful strains of bacteria anywhere in the body. It is generally characterized by fever, child and sweats, swollen lymph nodes, sudden pain or its worsening, unexplained tiredness, headache, skin flushing or discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea or stomach pain. Before receiving LIZOFORCE INFUSION, inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart problems, mental health problems (such as maniac depression, schizoaffective disorder) overactive thyroid, anaemia or low blood sodium levels (hyponatremia), history of seizures, diarrhoea or if you are prone to get an infection. During management with LIZOFORCE INFUSION, your doctor might perform regular blood tests to monitor your blood count and your eyesight if you receive LIZOFORCE INFUSION for more than 28 days. LIZOFORCE INFUSION is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless advised by the doctor and it is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. LIZOFORCE INFUSION is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age) and it should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above). The most common

Uses

OF LIZOFORCE INFUSIONManages bacterial infections like: pneumonia (nosocomial and community-acquired) complicated and uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections vancomycin-resistant enterococcus faecium infections

How It Works

LIZOFORCE INFUSION works by binding to and inhibiting bacterial enzymes required in DNA synthesis, thus interrupting DNA replication and managing bacterial cell multiplication.

Directions for Use

LIZOFORCE INFUSION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous infusion. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of LIZOFORCE INFUSION for you depending on your age, body weight, severity and type of the infection.

Side Effects

receiving LIZOFORCE INFUSION are headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, metallic taste in the mouth and indigestion. Inform your doctor if any of the side effects worsen. USES OF LIZOFORCE INFUSIONManages bacterial infections like: pneumonia (nosocomial and community-acquired) complicated and uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections vancomycin-resistant enterococcus faecium infections HOW LIZOFORCE INFUSION WORKSLIZOFORCE INFUSION works by binding to and inhibiting bacterial enzymes required in DNA synthesis, thus interrupting DNA replication and managing bacterial cell multiplication. DIRECTIONS FOR USELIZOFORCE INFUSION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous infusion. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of LIZOFORCE INFUSION for you depending on your age, body weight, severity and type of the infection. SIDE EFFECTS OF LIZOFORCE INFUSIONCOMMON vaginal or oral thrush (fungal infection) headache, dizziness metallic taste in the mouth diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, localized or general stomach pain, constipation, indigestion difficulty in sleeping increased blood pressure anaemia (low red blood cells) altered sugar levels UNCOMMON tingling sensation or feeling numb swollen, sore or discoloured tongue dry mouth frequent urination chills feeling thirsty increased sweating kidney failure abdominal bloating increased or decreased heart rate pain and inflammation at the injection site and around weakness, sensory changes inflammation of the vagina or genital area (women) RARE superficial tooth discolouration Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects while receiving LIZOFORCE INFUSION: severe skin disorder and allergic reactions (sign includes swelling particularly around the face and neck, wheezing, difficulty breathing, raised purple rash due to inflammation of blood vessels, red sore skin and flaking, rash and itching) vision problems (like blurred vision, changes in colour vision, difficulty in seeing detail or a restricted field of vision) severe diarrhoea with blood or mucus (it may develop into complications which are life-threatening) repeated nausea or vomiting, abdominal pain or rapid breathing fits or seizures or serotonin syndrome (signs include agitation, confusion, mental disturbance, rigidity, shaking, incoordination, seizure, rapid heart rate and severe breathing problems) unexplained bleeding or bruising changes in the numbers of specific blood cells which may lead to infection (signs of infection include fever, sore throat, mouth ulcers and tiredness) inflammation of the pancreas transient ischaemic attacks (temporary disturbance of the flow of blood to the brain causing short-term symptoms such as loss of vision, leg and arm weakness, slurring of speech and loss of consciousness) ringing in the ears (tinnitus) new or worsening myelosuppression (fewer blood cells due to bone marrow suppression) syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) causing confusion, sleepiness, generalized weakness and respiratory failure

Warnings & Precautions

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYLIZOFORCE INFUSION is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless advised by the doctor. Consult your doctor before receiving LIZOFORCE INFUSION. BREASTFEEDINGLIZOFORCE INFUSION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it passes into the breast milk and may affect the baby. Consult your doctor before receiving LIZOFORCE INFUSION. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you experience dizziness or problems with your eyesight after receiving LIZOFORCE INFUSION. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol (especially draught beers and wine) while receiving LIZOFORCE INFUSION. KIDNEYLIZOFORCE INFUSION should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems especially if the patient is on dialysis. Consult your doctor before receiving LIZOFORCE INFUSION. LIVERLIZOFORCE INFUSION should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before receiving LIZOFORCE INFUSION. ALLERGYDo not receive LIZOFORCE INFUSION if you are allergic to Linezolid or any other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASELIZOFORCE INFUSION should be used with caution in patients with high blood pressure. Consult your doctor before receiving LIZOFORCE INFUSION. OTHERSBefore receiving LIZOFORCE INFUSION, inform your doctor if you: have an overactive thyroid have adrenal glands tumor (phaeochromocytoma) or carcinoid syndrome (tumors of the hormone system causing diarrhoea, flushing of the skin and wheezing) have mental disorders such as manic depression, schizoaffective disorder, mental confusion or other mental problems bruise and bleed easily have a history of low blood sodium levels are anaemic (low red blood cells) are prone to getting infections have a history of seizures have diarrhoea Use in pediatrics: LIZOFORCE INFUSION is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age). Consult your child’s doctor for advice. Use in geriatrics: LIZOFORCE INFUSION should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years and above) due to the greater risk of developing blood dyscrasias (a condition which affects the blood, bone marrow or lymph tissue). Consult your doctor before receiving it.

Drug Interactions

SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before receiving LIZOFORCE INFUSION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: medicines used to manage cold or flu (Ex. pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine) medicines used to manage asthma (Ex. salbutamol, terbutaline, fenoterol) medicines used to manage depression (Ex. clomipramine, amitriptyline, doxepin, citalopram, dosulepin, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, imipramine, lofepramine, paroxetine and sertraline), monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (used to manage depression or parkinson’s disease) (Ex. phenelzine, isocarboxazid, selegiline, moclobemide) medicines used to manage migraines (Ex. sumatriptan, zolmitriptan) medicines used to manage sudden, severe allergic reactions (Ex. adrenaline (epinephrine)) medicines that increase blood pressure (Ex. noradrenaline (norepinephrine), dopamine and dobutamine) pethidine (used to manage moderate to severe pain) buspirone (used to manage anxiety disorders) warfarin (used to stop blood clotting) rifampicin (used to manage bacterial infections) B. Drug-Food interaction: Avoid eating large amounts of mature cheese, yeast extracts or soya bean extracts (Ex. soy sauce) while receiving LIZOFORCE INFUSION as it may react with a substance called tyramine which is naturally present in some foods and cause an increase in blood pressure. Overdosage: LIZOFORCE INFUSION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms. SYNOPSIS Drug : Linezolid Pharmacological Category : Oxazolidinone antibiotic Therapeutic Indication : Pneumonia, Skin infections, Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus faecium infections Dosage Forms : Tablet, Dispersible Tablet, Injection, Infusion, Dry Syrup, Syrup, Oral suspension MORE INFORMATIONStoreLIZOFORCE INFUSION below 25°C

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Last Updated

22 Sep 2022

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