Linezolid 600 Mg/300 Ml Aspen Solution For Infusion 600 mg/300 ml Solution for infusion

Linezolid 600 Mg/300 Ml Aspen Solution For Infusion 600 mg/300 ml Solution for infusion

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PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 10 November 2020

API: Linezolid | Company: Pharmacare

Clinical Summary

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Indication

Treatment of infections caused by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria.

Dosage (summary)

600 mg IV every 12 hours for adults; 10 mg/kg IV every 8 hours for children.

Special Populations

  • Elderly
  • Renal impairment
  • Hepatic impairment

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Contraindicated in pregnancy; likely excreted in breast milk.

Key Drug Interactions

  • Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
  • Serotonergic medications
  • Sympathomimetics

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to linezolid
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
  • Carcinoid syndrome

Common side effects

  • Headache
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Metallic taste

Counselling Points

  • Monitor for visual impairment
  • Avoid serotonergic drugs
  • Report severe diarrhoea

Serious warnings

  • Myelosuppression
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Optic neuropathy
  • Lactic acidosis
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