Lnz Tablet 10

LNZ Tablet is used for the following:

• Managing nosocomial pneumonia, a type of lung infection caught in a hospital setting.

• Dealing with community-acquired pneumonia, which is contracted outside of a healthcare environment.

• Addressing complicated skin and skin structure infections such as cellulitis, erysipelas, and major abscesses.

• Controlling vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium infections, a type of bacteria resistant to many antibiotics.

• Handling uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections like minor wounds or cuts.

• Potentially assisting in the management of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis when other options are unsuitable.

To use LNZ Tablet correctly, follow these steps:

• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew it.

• The medicine can be taken with or without food.

• Stick to the schedule recommended by your doctor and ensure the doses are evenly spaced.

• Always complete the full course of this medicine, even if you feel better before it ends.

LNZ Tablet is taken orally.

LNZ Tablet contains linezolid (600 mg), which interacts with your body in the following ways:

• Binds to bacterial ribosomal RNA: Linezolid latches onto a component of bacteria called 23S ribosomal RNA found in the 50S subunit. These units are essential for bacteria to make proteins.

• Inhibits protein synthesis: By binding to bacterial 23S ribosomal RNA, linezolid prevents these units from combining to form a functional 70S initiation complex, which is necessary for bacterial protein synthesis.

• Stops bacterial growth: With their protein synthesis disrupted, bacteria can't grow and multiply, helping your body's immune system get rid of them more easily. Linezolid may even directly kill some strains of pneumococci bacteria.

• Store LNZ Tablet at room temperature below 30 °C.

• Always keep the medicine in its original packaging, away from light and moisture.

• Ensure the product is kept out of reach of children.

• Pay attention to the expiry date on the packet and refrain from using LNZ Tablet beyond this date.

• If you're taking LNZ Tablet for an infection, aim to maintain a well-balanced diet rich in vitamins and proteins. This aids the body's natural defence mechanisms and helps fight off bacteria.

• Avoid consuming large amounts of tyramine-rich foods like aged cheeses and cured meats while using this medicine, as it may lead to hypertension. Consult your doctor for more specific dietary advice.