Cizolid Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Conch Healthcare Pvt 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 | 374 |
FAQ
Cizolid Tablet Reviews
Cizolid 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 Cizolid 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 Cizolid Tablet Works
How to Use Cizolid Tablet
Benefits of Cizolid Tablet
- In Treatment of Severe bacterial infections: Cizolid 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 Cizolid Tablet
- Treatment of Severe bacterial infections
Cizolid Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
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.
- Inform your doctor if you develop fever, shortness of breath, or any changes in your vision.
- Cizolid treats serious infections caused by certain types of bacteria.
- Do not take it for more than 14 days without consulting your doctor.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
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