How is Linezolid Oral Route dosed?
To use the oral suspension of linezolid, gently mix the liquid by turning the bottle upside down 3 to 5 times before each dose. Do not shake the product. Measure the medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. Take the medicine only as directed by your doctor, and do not take more of it, take it more often, or take it for a longer time than prescribed. Keep using the medicine for the full time of treatment, even if you or your child begin to feel better after a few days.
What is the dosage form of Linezolid Oral Route?
The dosage forms of linezolid oral route are suspension and tablets.
How is Linezolid Oral Route administered?
Linezolid oral route is administered by mixing the liquid form of the medicine gently by turning the bottle upside down 3 to 5 times before each dose. Do not shake the product. The medicine should be measured with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. It is important to use the medicine for the full treatment time, even if you or your child feels better after a few days, and to maintain a constant amount of the medicine in the blood by following the regular dosing schedule prescribed by the doctor.
What are common precautions when taking Linezolid Oral Route?
Common precautions when taking linezolid orally include:
- Monitoring for hypertension and serotonin syndrome, especially in patients with pheochromocytoma or thyroid problems.
- Avoiding use in patients with infection at the catheter site or severe kidney disease.
- Using with caution in patients with liver disease, moderate to severe, as it may cause thrombocytopenia.
- Avoiding the oral suspension in patients with phenylketonuria (PKU) due to the presence of phenylalanine.
- Following the doctor's directions precisely, taking the correct dose, and adhering to the prescribed schedule.
- Gently mixing the oral suspension by turning the bottle upside down 3 to 5 times before each dose, avoiding shaking the product.
- Measuring the medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
- Not using the medicine after the expiration date and consulting a pharmacist for any questions.
- Continuing treatment for the full time prescribed, even if the patient starts feeling better after a few days.
- Informing the doctor about any allergies, including reactions to medicines, foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals.