Oxalid 400 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Oxalid 400 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Oxalid 400 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Oxalid 400 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Oxalid 400 is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
CAUTION
Oxalid 400 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Oxalid 400 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Oxalid 400 in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Oxalid 400mg Tablet
Introduction
Oxalid 400 is an antibiotic medicine used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections. It is used to treat infections of lungs (Pneumonia), skin and soft tissues.
Oxalid 400 may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. You shou ... Show more
Uses of Oxalid 400
Severe bacterial infections
Side effects of Oxalid 400
Common
Vomiting
Headache
Nausea
Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
Diarrhea
How to use Oxalid 400
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Oxalid 400 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Oxalid 400 with tyramine-ri ... Show more
How Oxalid 400 works
Oxalid 400 is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Quick Tips
Oxalid 400 treats serious infections caused by certain types of bacteria.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
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 ... Show more
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 ... Show more
Avoid taking excessive cheese, processed meats, alcohol, or soy sauce while taking this medication as these may cause an excessive rise in y ... Show more
Inform your doctor if you develop fever, shortness of breath, or any changes in your vision.
Do not take it for more than 14 days without consulting your doctor.
Brief Description
Indication
Community-acquired pneumonia, Skin and skin structure infections, Nosocomial pneumonia
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections
Adult: 400 mg 12 hrly for 10-14 days.
Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium
Adult: 600 ... Show more
Child Dose
Oral
For Pediatric Patients
Pneumonia, complicated skin infections, vancomycin resistant enterococci:
Birth–11 y: 30 mg/kg/day q8h
>11 y: 1,200 m ... Show more
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: No dosage adjustment needed.
Contraindication
Linzolid formulations are contraindicated for use in patients who have known hypersensitivity to Linzolid or any of the other product components. Linz ... Show more
Mode of Action
Linezolid is a bacteriostatic oxazolidinone which acts by inhibiting ribosomal protein synthesis. It is active against gm+ve bacteria including vancom ... Show more
Precaution
Preexisting myelosuppression, renal impairment (CrCl < 30ml/min), uncontrolled hypertension, phaeochromocytoma, carcinoid syndrome, untreated hyperthy ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Pediatrics
Diarrhea (7.8-10.8%)
1-10%
Headache (5.7-8.8%).Diarrhea (8.2-8.3%),Nausea (5.1-6.6%),Vomiting (2-4.3%),Dizziness (1.8-2.6%),Rash ... Show more
Interaction
May reduce serum levels w/ rifampicin and phenytoin. May cause hypoglycaemia w/ insulin or oral antidiabetics. May increase risk of seizures w/ tramad ... Show more
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