Cefixime + Linezolid

Dosage Forms Available

• The combination of Cefixime + Linezolid can be taken orally (tablets, capsules and syrups).

Age and Dose Restrictions

• Cefixime + Linezolid is primarily intended for use in adults and children aged 2 years and older. For Cefixime, efficacy has not been established in infants less than six months of age.

Contraindications

• Cefixime + Linezolid is contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity to either Cefixime, Linezolid, or any other components of the formulation.

Other Medications to Avoid

• Cefixime + Linezolid can interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors, (such as phenelzine and isocarboxazid), serotonin reuptake inhibitors, (such as fluoxetine and sertraline), and adrenergic medications, (like dopamine and ephedrine).

Overdose and Missed Dose

• An overdose of Cefixime + Linezolid may result in symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain. Hematologic abnormalities and liver injury are possible with Linezolid overdose.

• If a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon as remembered. However, if it is time for the next dose, the missed dose should be skipped. Overdosing should be avoided.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.

• For side effects such as diarrhoea or vomiting, rehydration is important. Drinking plenty of fluids can help.

• For headache or dizziness, it might help to rest and avoid sudden movements.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• Cefixime + Linezolid may cause dizziness or lightheadedness. Therefore, caution should be exercised while driving or operating heavy machinery.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• Linezolid is excreted in breast milk but for Cefixime, the data is not known. Therefore, the medication should only be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding if needed and recommended by a doctor.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Caution is advised when administering Cefixime + Linezolid to patients with renal impairment. Dose adjustments may be needed.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Maintaining a balanced diet can boost overall health while fighting bacterial infections.

• Regular hydration can help manage side effects such as diarrhoea or vomiting induced by antibiotics.