Linezolid
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Antibiotics & Anti-Infectives treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Take orally with or without food, spaced every 12 hours. Avoid excessive intake of tyramine-rich foods (aged cheeses, cured meats, soy sauce, draft beer, red wine) due to weak reversible non-selective MAO inhibition. Complete the full course.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Headache, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, metallic taste, insomnia. Rare/Severe: Bone marrow suppression (thrombocytopenia, anemia, leukopenia, especially with therapy > 14 days), peripheral and optic neuropathy (with prolonged therapy), lactic acidosis, and Serotonin Syndrome when combined with serotonergic drugs (SSRIs, SNRIs).
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Weekly complete blood counts (CBC) are mandatory during treatment exceeding 10-14 days. Black box risk of Serotonin Syndrome: avoid concurrent administration with SSRIs, SNRIs, tricyclic antidepressants, and triptans. Avoid tyramine-rich foods. Discontinue if visual changes or numbness occur.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Linezolid
Found 2 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Linezolid Tablets 600 mg
Linezolid is a synthetic oxazolidinone antibacterial agent on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It possesses a unique mechanism of action, binding to the 23S ribosomal RNA of the 50S subunit and preventing formation of the functional 70S initiation complex, precluding cross-resistance with other protein synthesis inhibitors. Demonstrates 100% oral bioavailability. Indicated for vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE), hospital-acquired and community-acquired MRSA pneumonia, and complicated skin and soft tissue infections.
Linezolid Infusion 600mg per 300ml
Linezolid is a synthetic oxazolidinone antibacterial agent on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It possesses a unique mechanism of action, binding to the 23S ribosomal RNA of the 50S subunit and preventing formation of the functional 70S initiation complex, precluding cross-resistance with other protein synthesis inhibitors. Demonstrates 100% oral bioavailability. Indicated for vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE), hospital-acquired and community-acquired MRSA pneumonia, and complicated skin and soft tissue infections.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Linezolid.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linezolid Tablets 600 mg | 10's | ₹154.69 | LInox | ₹327.50 | 53% Save |
| Linezolid Infusion 600mg per 300ml | 300 ml | ₹113.44 | Linid, Linospan, LInox | ₹672.01 | 83% Save |
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