Product introduction
Linospan 200mg Infusion 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.
Linospan 200mg Infusion 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.
Uses of Linospan Infusion
- Treatment of Severe bacterial infections
Benefits of Linospan Infusion
Side effects of Linospan Infusion
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Linospan
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Nausea
- Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
- Diarrhea
How to use Linospan Infusion
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How Linospan Infusion works
Linospan 200mg Infusion is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Safety advice
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Linospan 200mg Infusion.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Linospan 200mg Infusion 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.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Linospan 200mg Infusion is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Linospan 200mg Infusion may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Linospan 200mg Infusion is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Linospan 200mg Infusion is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Linospan 200mg Infusion should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Linospan 200mg Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Linospan 200mg Infusion in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
What if you forget to take Linospan Infusion?
If you miss a dose of Linospan 200mg Infusion, consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Linospan 200mg Infusion treats serious infections caused by certain types of bacteria.
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.
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.
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.
- Inform your doctor if you develop fever, shortness of breath, or any changes in your vision.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Oxazolidinone derivative
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Oxazolidinone
Interaction with drugs
Taking Linospan with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns
Scar on face due to bacterial infections
Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion
I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.
Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days
I suffering from bacterial infections in my shaving area or too much acne problem.
Fudic cream twice a day
My child verry high cough and fever in cold sesion try to much doctor but result is no . It's will be countiue cough and fever it's good to be only antiboitic
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
Antibiotics are required if bacterial infections. Consult child specialist
What are use mega-cv dry syrup Child are not drinking milk
Dr. Pranav Gupta
Paediatrics
Mega CV is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections
Sir which medication can we use to fast healing the wound such as minor cut,bacterial infections
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
just apply Neomycin cream locally
I get infections around my private parts and also near my toes It's basically fungus or bacterial infection
Dr. Banashree Majumdar
Dermatology
Dear Mr PATIENT need to check your lesions before prescribing any medications, post a high quality image of the lesion with a good resolution.
User feedback
What are you using Linospan Infusion for?*Bacterial infections
How much was the improvement? What were the side-effects while using Linospan 200mg Infusion?*No Side Effect
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Country of origin: India
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