Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Linopik 600mg Tablet
Description:
Linopik 600mg Tablet 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.
Linopik 600mg Tablet 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 Linopik 600mg Tablet 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.
Earlier 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:
- Treatment of Severe bacterial infections
Directions For Use:
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. Linopik 600mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Linopik 600mg Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.
Side Effects:
Linopik 600mg Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Ordinary side effects of Linopik
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Nausea
- Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
- Diarrhea
Warning & Precautions:
Linopik 600mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Linopik 600mg Tablet is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Linopik 600mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Linopik 600mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Linopik 600mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
FAQs:
Q. Can the use of Linopik 600mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Affirmative, the use of Linopik 600mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.
Q. What foods should I avoid while taking Linopik 600mg Tablet?
You should avoid taking large quantities of food that contain high tyramine in it. Foods that are fermented, cured, aged or spoiled contain high amount of tyramine e.g cheese, red wine, pickle, over ripe fruits etc. Consuming tyramine while taking Linopik 600mg Tablet can result in elevation of blood pressure, which may result in an emergency situation.