Do not take Linezolid Hetero:
- if you are allergic to linezolid or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)
- if you are taking or have taken within the last 2 weeks any medicines known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs for example phenelzine, isocarboxazid, selegiline, moclobemide). These may be used to treat depression or Parkinson’s disease.
- if you are breastfeeding. This is because it passes into breast milk and could affect the baby.
Linezolid Hetero may not be suitable for you if you answer yes to any of the following questions. In this case tell your doctor as he/she will need to check your general health and your blood pressure before and during your treatment, or may decide that another treatment is better for you.
Ask your doctor if you are not sure whether these categories apply to you.
- Do you have high blood pressure?
- Have you been diagnosed with an overactive thyroid?
- Do you have a tumour of the adrenal glands (phaeochromocytoma) or carcinoid syndrome (caused by tumours of the hormone system with symptoms of diarrhoea, flushing of the skin, wheezing )?
- Do you suffer from manic depression, schizoaffective disorder, mental confusion or other mental problems?
- Are you taking any of the following medicines?
-decongestant cold or flu remedies containing pseudoephedrine or phenylpropanolamine -medicines used to treat asthma such as salbutamol, terbutaline, fenoterol
-antidepressants known as tricyclics or SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) for example amitriptyline, cipramil, clomipramine, dosulepin, doxepin, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, imipramine, lofepramine, paroxetine; sertraline
-medicines used to treat migraine such as sumatriptan and zolmitriptan
-medicines used to treat sudden, severe allergic reactions such as adrenaline (epinephrine)
-medicines which increase your blood pressure, such as noradrenaline (norepinephrine),dopamine and dobutamine
- medicines used to treat moderate to severe pain, such as pethidine
- medicines used to treat anxiety disorders, such as buspirone
- an antibiotic called rifampicin
Warnings and precautions
Talk to you doctor, pharmacist or nurse before taking Linezolid Hetero if you
- bruise and bleed easily
- are anaemic
- are prone to getting infections
- have a history of seizures
- have liver problems or kidney problems particularly if you have dialysis
- have diarrhoea
Tell your doctor immediately if during treatment you suffer from
- problems with your vision such as blurred vision, changes in colour vision, difficulty in seeing detail or if your field of vision becomes restricted.
- You may develop diarrhoea while taking or after taking antibiotics, including Linezolid Hetero. If this becomes severe or persistent or you notice that your stools contains blood or mucus, you should stop taking Linezolid Hetero immediately and consult your doctor. In this situation, you should not take medicines that stop or slow bowel movement.
- recurrent nausea or vomiting, abdominal pain or over breathing
Other medicines and Linezolid Hetero
There is a risk that Linezolid Hetero may sometimes interact with certain other medicines to cause side effects such as changes in blood pressure, temperature or heart rate
Tell your doctor if you are taking or have taken within the last 2 weeks the following medicines as Linezolid Hetero must not be taken if you are already taking these medicines or have taken them recently. (See also Section 2 above ‘What you need to know before you take Linezolid Hetero’.
- monoamine oxidase inhibitors ( MAOIs for example phenelzine, isocarboxazid, selegiline, moclobemide). These may be used to treat depression or Parkinson’s disease
Also tell your doctor if you are taking the following medicines. Your doctor may still decide to give you Linezolid Hetero, but will need to check your general health and your blood pressure before and during your treatment. In other cases, your doctor may decide that another treatment is better for you.
- Decongestant cold or flu remedies containing pseudoephedrine or phenylpropanolamine.
- Some medicines used to treat asthma such as salbutamol, terbutaline, fenoterol.
- Certain antidepressants known as tricyclics or SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). There are many of these, including amitriptyline, cipramil, clomipramine, dosulepin, doxepin, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, imipramine, lofepramine, paroxetine, sertraline.
- Medicines used to treat migraine such as sumatriptan and zolmitriptan.
- Medicines used to treat sudden, severe allergic reactions such as adrenaline (epinephrine).
- Medicines which increase your blood pressure, such as noradrenaline (norepinephrine) dopamine and dobutamine.
- Medicines used to treat moderate to severe pain, such as pethidine.
- Medicines used to treat anxiety disorders, such as buspirone.
- Medicines that stop blood clotting, such as warfarin.
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Linezolid Hetero with food and drink
- You can take Linezolid Hetero either before, during or after a meal.
- Avoid eating large amounts of mature cheese, yeast extracts, or soya bean extracts e.g. soy sauce and drinking alcohol, especially draught beers and wine. This is because this medicine may react with a substance called tyramine which is naturally present in some foods to cause an increase in your blood pressure.
- If you develop a throbbing headache after eating or drinking, tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
The effect of Linezolid Hetero in pregnant women is not known. Therefore it should not be taken in pregnancy unless advised by your doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are trying to become pregnant.
You should not breastfeed when taking Linezolid Hetero because it passes into breast milk and could affect the baby.
Driving and using machines
Linezolid Hetero may make you feel dizzy or experience problems with your vision. If this happens, do not drive or operate any machinery. Remember that if you are unwell your ability to drive or operate machinery may be affected.
Linezolid Hetero contains lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.