Lineca Tablet
Images are for reference. Actual packaging may vary.
Strip of 10 tablets • TabletPrescription requiredSchedule H
Lineca Tablet
Linezolid (600mg)
₹399.34
Strip of 10 tablets • Tablet
A valid prescription is required for this medicine.
1
Delivery
Safe & Secure
Easy Returns
24/7 Support
SMARTER CARE
A little guidance.
A better choice.
Haven’t found an alternative? A health advisor can help you understand what to do next.
No matching alternative found
We haven't found a cheaper matching alternative in our catalogue right now. Our health advisors can help you explore other options.
Active composition
Linezolid 600 mg
How It Works
Linezolid binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting protein synthesis and bacterial growth.
Medicine Strength
600 mg
Uses & Benefits
Medical applications
InfectionBacterialSkinAntibiotic
Lineca Tablet contains Linezolid 600 mg, an oxazolidinone-class antibiotic indicated for the treatment of serious Gram-positive bacterial infections, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE). Linezolid exerts its antibacterial effect by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis through binding to the 23S ribosomal RNA of the 50S subunit, thereby preventing the formation of the functional 70S initiation complex essential for bacterial translation.
Read full descriptionShow less
It is effective against a broad spectrum of aerobic and facultative Gram-positive pathogens, including Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus. Lineca is primarily used for complicated skin and soft tissue infections, nosocomial pneumonia, community-acquired pneumonia, and infections caused by resistant organisms where alternative treatments are limited. The tablet is administered orally, with a recommended dosage of 600 mg every 12 hours, adjusted based on the severity of infection and patient-specific factors.
Linezolid is generally well tolerated; however, potential adverse effects include myelosuppression, peripheral and optic neuropathy with prolonged use, and serotonin syndrome when co-administered with serotonergic agents. Regular monitoring of blood counts is advised during extended therapy. Lineca Tablet should be prescribed and used under strict medical supervision to ensure efficacy and minimize resistance development.
Dosage & How to Use
How to use Lineca Tablet 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. Lineca Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Lineca Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.
Safety Advice
Important precautions
Side effects
Side-effect information is not available for this medicine. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lineca Tablet.
High Risk
Driving
Lineca Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Exercise Caution
Liver
Lineca Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lineca Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Lineca Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Regular Checkup
Breastfeeding
Lineca Tablet 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.
Consult Doctor
Kidney
Lineca Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Lineca Tablet is recommended. However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Regular Checkup
Customer Reviews
0 reviews for Lineca Tablet
