Entavar 2mg/ml Infusion
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Biocon |
| Active Ingredient | Linezolid (2mg/ml) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Oxazolidinone derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Oxazolidinone |
| User Rating | 4.9 |
| User Reviews | 450 |
FAQ
What foods should I avoid while taking Entavar 2mg/ml?
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 Entavar 2mg/ml can result in elevation of blood pressure, which may result in an emergency situation.
Can the use of Entavar 2mg/ml cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Entavar 2mg/ml 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.
What if you forget to take Entavar Infusion?
If you miss a dose of Entavar 2mg/ml, consult your doctor.
Entavar 2mg/ml Infusion Reviews
Entavar 2mg/ml is an antibiotic medicine used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections. It is used to treat infections of the lungs (pneumonia), skin, and soft tissues.
Entavar 2mg/ml is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
This medicine's most common side effects 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.
How Entavar 2mg/ml Infusion Works
Entavar 2mg/ml is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
How to Use Entavar 2mg/ml Infusion
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Benefits of Entavar 2mg/ml Infusion
- In Treatment of Severe bacterial infections: Entavar 2mg/ml works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of lungs (pneumonia), skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Uses of Entavar 2mg/ml Infusion
- Treatment of Severe bacterial infections
Entavar 2mg/ml Infusion Side Effects
Safety Tips
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Entavar 2mg/ml is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Entavar 2mg/ml is recommended.However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Driving
UNSAFE
Entavar 2mg/ml may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Liver
CAUTION
Entavar 2mg/ml should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Entavar 2mg/ml may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Entavar 2mg/ml in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Entavar 2mg/ml 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Entavar 2mg/ml is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Entavar 2mg/ml.
Quick Tips
- Inform your doctor if you develop fever, shortness of breath, or any changes in your vision.
- 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.
- Entavar 2mg/ml treats serious infections caused by certain types of bacteria.
- 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.
- 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.
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