Linzim Suspension 100mg/5ml

Description

Overview

Linzim    is a third generation semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic. Cephalosporins are derivatives of 7-aminocephalosporic acid and are closely related to penicillins in structure. Cephalosporins have a six membered sulfur containing ring adjoining a lactam ring. Linzim is effective in a large variety of bacterial infections such as respiratory tract, ear, skin, gonorrhea, otitis media, and urinary tract infections. Administered orally. Antibiotics require constant drug level in body for therapeutic effect. This is achieved by taking the medication at regular interval of time throughout the day and night as prescribed. Linzim is important to take the drug for the full time period as prescribed. If you discontinue the therapy.it may result in ineffective treatment

Indications

Linzim is primarily indicated in conditions like Bronchitis, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Gonorrhoea, Otitis media, Pharyngitis, Pneumonia, Respiratory tract infections, Uncomplicated UTIs, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Gonococcal urethritis, Typhold

Contraindication

Linzim is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity.

Side Effects

The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Linzim , which give rise to further complications include Pseudomembranous colitis, Thrombocytopenia Thrombophlebitis, Leucopenia, Seizures, Vaginitis. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Linzim are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Flatulence, Dizziness, Headache Nausea, vomiting, Anorexia, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Urticaria, Pruritus, Dyspepsia, Hypersensitivity, Increased intracranial pressure, Xerostomia, Pain at injection site

Warnings

Persons allergic to penicillin-type antibiotics should use this medication with caution An allergy may exist to this as well. This drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or lactation. Linzim should be discontinued if diarrhea is severe.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, and patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction of prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies