Lincef Novo 600mg Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Alkem Laboratories Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Linezolid (600mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Oxazolidinone derivative |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Oxazolidinone |
| User Rating | 4.5 |
| User Reviews | 363 |
FAQ
Can the use of Lincef Novo 600mg cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Lincef Novo 600mg 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 foods should I avoid while taking Lincef Novo 600mg?
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 Lincef Novo 600mg can result in elevation of blood pressure, which may result in an emergency situation.
What if you forget to take Lincef Novo Injection?
If you miss a dose of Lincef Novo 600mg, consult your doctor.
Lincef Novo 600mg Injection Reviews
Lincef Novo 600mg 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.
Lincef Novo 600mg 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 Lincef Novo 600mg Injection Works
Lincef Novo 600mg is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
How to Use Lincef Novo 600mg Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Lincef Novo 600mg Injection
- In Treatment of Severe bacterial infections: Lincef Novo 600mg 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 Lincef Novo 600mg Injection
- Treatment of Severe bacterial infections
Lincef Novo 600mg Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
CAUTION
Lincef Novo 600mg should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lincef Novo 600mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Lincef Novo 600mg in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lincef Novo 600mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Lincef Novo 600mg is recommended.However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lincef Novo 600mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Lincef Novo 600mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lincef Novo 600mg 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.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lincef Novo 600mg.
Quick Tips
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Lincef Novo 600mg treats serious infections caused by certain types of bacteria.
- Inform your doctor if you develop fever, shortness of breath, or any changes in your vision.
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