Lidonit 600 mg FC tablets.
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 05 January 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of infections caused by susceptible Gram-positive organisms.
Dosage (summary)
600 mg orally every 12 hours for 10-28 days depending on infection type.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation due to safety concerns.
Key Drug Interactions
- Serotonergic agents
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors
- Tyramine-rich foods
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to linezolid
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- Concurrent use with MAOIs
Common side effects
- Headache
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Candidiasis
Counselling Points
- Take with or without food
- Monitor for visual changes
- Avoid tyramine-rich foods
- Report severe diarrhoea
Serious warnings
- Serotonin syndrome
- Myelosuppression
- Antibiotic-associated colitis
- Lactic acidosis
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