Linzoav Dry Syrup is an antibiotic medicine. It helps cure a wide range of serious infections caused by resistant bacteria. These may include infections affecting the skin, soft tissues, bones, brain, heart, urinary tract, lungs, and blood. It also aids in the treatment of resistant tubercular infections.
Donate Linzoav Dry Syrup to your child orally, preferably at a fixed time, either before or after meals. In case your child develops a stomach upset, prefer giving it with meals. Adhere to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor as that depends on the type and severity of the infection, your child’s age, and body weight. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of intake, repeat the same dose but do not double dose if it's time for the next dose.
Taking this medicine may sometimes cause minor and temporary side effects. These include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, constipation, fever, and dizziness. These side effects almost always subside within a few days. However, in case these side effects persist or bother your child, it would be best to consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Your child’s doctor should be aware of your child’s complete medical history, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, liver impairment, blood disorder, eye disorder, and kidney malfunction. Do tell the doctor if your child is taking any other medicine too. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
Uses:
Treatment of Severe bacterial infections
Directions For Use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Dissolve the powder in sterile water. Shake well and use. Linzoav Dry Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Linzoav Dry Syrup with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.
Side Effects:
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
Ordinary side effects of Linzoav
Vomiting
Headache
Nausea
Diarrhea
Constipation
Fever
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Linzoav Dry Syrup.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Linzoav Dry Syrup 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 feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Linzoav Dry Syrup is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Linzoav Dry Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Linzoav Dry Syrup is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Linzoav Dry Syrup is recommended. However, Linzoav Dry Syrup must be used with caution in children with severe kidney disease. Dose modification may be required in severe kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Linzoav Dry Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Linzoav Dry Syrup is recommended. However, Linzoav Dry Syrup should be used with caution in children with severe liver disease as it can be a potential threat to liver functions although not very common.
FAQs:
What if I give an excess of Linzoav Dry Syrup by mistake?
Overdose may cause unwanted side effects such as low blood count, nerve damage, or loss of vision. It may even cause a life-threatening complication called lactic acidosis which shows symptoms of abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and generalized weakness. Rush to your child’s doctor on an immediate basis if you notice any of these symptoms.
My child is suffering from depression and is on antidepressant therapy. Is it safe to give Linzoav Dry Syrup along with these medicines?
No, it is not safe as it can lead to life-threatening syndrome known as serotonin syndrome which can be manifested as hypertension, increased heart rate, shaking of the body, seizures, and increased body temperature. Call your child’s doctor right away if these symptoms appear.
What should I do if my child shows no improvement even after taking Linzoav Dry Syrup for the prescribed duration?
Ineffective treatment with Linzoav Dry Syrup could mean that the medicine is not able to act against the infection-causing bacteria. In such a case, visit your child’s doctor who may change the medicine and prescribe an antibiotic which has a stronger impact on the infection-causing bacteria. Since some of these antibiotics are given as intravenous injections, you may have to visit the doctor to give this medicine to your child.
Can Linzoav Dry Syrup be given for a long duration?
Prolonged use of Linzoav Dry Syrup may result in fungal or bacterial superinfection, including serious gastrointestinal infections due to inhibition of good bacteria of the gut. You must reach out to the doctor soon.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Linzoav Dry Syrup?
Linzoav Dry Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Linzoav Dry Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
What lab tests that are required for monitoring while my child is taking Linzoav Dry Syrup?
For children receiving Linzoav Dry Syrup for a longer duration, the doctor may ask for complete blood count, basic metabolic panel, liver function test, and routine eye and nerve function assessments.
In which disease conditions should I avoid giving Linzoav Dry Syrup to my child?
Avoid giving Linzoav Dry Syrup if your child is suffering from conditions like diabetes mellitus (risk of low glucose), hypertension, hyperthyroidism, and seizure disorder. To ensure that this medicine is not given in such conditions, tell your child’s complete medical history to the doctor before giving Linzoav Dry Syrup to your child.
What food items should my child avoid while taking Linzoav Dry Syrup?
Avoid giving tyramine-containing foods like old cheese, red meat, fava or broad bean pods, soy sauce, and other soybean condiments while your child is taking Linzoav Dry Syrup. Forever recheck the freshness of food before giving it to your child as it is an important concern.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Linzoav Dry Syrup?
It is advised not to get your child vaccinated while they are on treatment with Linzoav Dry Syrup. Let your child recover from the ongoing illness and finish the course of the medicine As soon as a child is feeling better, even if he or she is on antibiotics, the vaccine can and should be given.
Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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