Details for: LINEZOLID INJECTION
Company: JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
DIN | DIN name | Active Ingredient(s) | Strength | Dosage Form | Route of Administration |
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02481278 | LINEZOLID INJECTION | LINEZOLID | 2 MG / ML | SOLUTION | INTRAVENOUS |
Consumer Information
This information was provided by the drug’s manufacturer when this drug product was approved for sale in Canada. It is designed for consumers and care givers. It is a summary of information about the drug and will not tell you everything about the drug. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about the drug.
What the medication is used for
LINEZOLID INJECTION is an antibiotic medicine. It is used to treat the following bacterial infections in adults:
Antibacterial drugs like LINEZOLID INJECTION treat only bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections. Although you may feel better early in treatment, LINEZOLID INJECTION should be used exactly as directed. Misuse or overuse of LINEZOLID INJECTION could lead to the growth of bacteria that will not be killed by LINEZOLID INJECTION (resistance). This means that LINEZOLID INJECTION may not work for you in the future. Do not share your medicine.
What it does
LINEZOLID INJECTION belongs to the class of medicines called oxazolidinones antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria responsible for your infection.
When it should not be used
Do not use LINEZOLID INJECTION if you:
* phenylpropanolamine is no longer marketed in Canada
What the medicinal ingredient is
Linezolid
What the non-medicinal ingredients are
citric acid anhydrous, Glucose (dextrose) monohydrate, hydrochloric acid (pH adjustment), sodium citrate dihydrate, sodium hydroxide (pH adjustment), and water for injection.
What dosage form it comes in
LINEZOLID INJECTION comes in the following dosage forms:
LINEZOLID INJECTION comes as a liquid to give as a shot slowly into a vein.
LINEZOLID INJECTION is supplied as a 300 mL single-dose infusion bag.
Each 300 mL infusion bag of LINEZOLID INJECTION contains 600 mg of linezolid.
Warnings and precautions
To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take LINEZOLID INJECTION. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:
Other warnings you should know about:
While taking LINEZOLID INJECTION
Interactions with this medication
Proper use of this medication
Your healthcare professional will give LINEZOLID INJECTION (injection) by intravenous infusion (slow
drip through a needle (into a large vein) over a period of 30 to 120 minutes.
Usual dose (adults, 18 years and older):
600 mg twice a day (every 12 hours) for 10 to 28 days.
Your healthcare professional will tell you how long you need to take LINEZOLID INJECTION (injection).
Overdose:
Side effects and what to do about them
These are not all the possible side effects you may feel when taking LINEZOLID INJECTION. If you
experience any side effects not listed here, contact your healthcare professional.
Side effects may include:
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Change in taste
- Fungal infection
- white patches in mouth, tongue or throat (oral thrush)
- for women, vaginal yeast infection with itching and irritation in the vagina, pain or burning when urinating (peeing), vaginal discharge
- Tongue discoloration
- Fever
- Insomnia
- Constipation
- Rash
- Dry mouth
- Stomach discomfort
- Increased thirst
- High blood sugar (blurred vision, unusual thirst, increased frequency and amount of urination, a fruit-like breath odor, rapid breathing)
- Low blood sugar (dizziness, headache, feeling sleepy, feeling weak, shaking, a fast heartbeat, confusion, hunger, or sweating)
- Ringing in the ear
- High blood pressure (watch your blood pressure closely)
Symptom / effect | Talk with your doctor or pharmacist Only if severe | Talk with your doctor or pharmacist In all cases | Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help |
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UNCOMMON | |||
Blood problems (decrease in the level of blood cells): Unusual bleeding or bruising, feeling very tired or weak shortness of breath, fever and chills, sore throa | ✔ | ||
Vision problems: blurred vision, changes in colour vision, loss of vision | ✔ | ||
Numbness, tingling, prickling sensations or burning pain | ✔ | ||
Signs of too much lactic acid in the blood (lactic acidosis): feeling very tired or weak, feeling cold, severe nausea with or without vomiting, stomach pain, fast breathing, fast heartbeat, a heartbeat that does not feel normal, muscle pain or cramps | ✔ | ||
Allergic reactions: rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat | ✔ | ||
Clostridium difficile colitis (bowel inflammation): severe diarrhea (bloody or watery) with or without fever, abdominal pain, or tenderness | ✔ | ||
Serotonin syndrome (occur within several hours of starting a new medicine or increasing the dose of a drug you are already taking): severe headache, agitation, fever, fast heartbeat, flushing, seizures, shakiness, sweating a lot, change in balance, change in thinking clearly, severe upset stomach and throwing up, severe loose stools | ✔ |
If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, talk to your healthcare professional.
How to store
The healthcare professional will store the product under appropriate conditions. Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Reporting side effects
You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:
- Visiting the Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting (https://www.canada.ca/en/healthcanada/services/drugs-health-products/medeffectcanada/adverse-reaction-reporting.html) for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax; or
- Calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345.
NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.
More information
If you want more information about LINEZOLID INJECTION:
- Talk to your healthcare professional.
- Find the full product monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website (https://www.canada.ca/en/healthcanada.html); or by calling 1 866-399-9091.
Date Prepared: 27 September 2018