Lzway 600mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Lzway 600mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections. It is used to treat infections of the lungs (pneumonia), skin, and soft tissues.
Lzway 600mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. You should take it regularly as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. If you stop taking this medicine too early then infection may return or worsen.
The most common side effects of Lzway 600mg Tablet include vomiting, headache, nausea, decreased blood cell counts, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.
Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
Uses of Lzway Tablet
Treatment of Severe bacterial infections
Benefits of Lzway Tablet
In Treatment of Severe bacterial infections
Lzway 600mg Tablet works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of lungs (pneumonia), skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Side effects of Lzway Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Lzway
Vomiting
Headache
Nausea
Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
Diarrhea
How to use Lzway Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lzway 600mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Lzway 600mg Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.
How Lzway Tablet works
Lzway 600mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lzway 600mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lzway 600mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lzway 600mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Lzway 600mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lzway 600mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Lzway 600mg Tablet is recommended.
However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Lzway 600mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lzway 600mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Lzway 600mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
What if you forget to take Lzway Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Lzway 600mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick tips
Lzway 600mg Tablet treats serious infections caused by certain types of bacteria.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Avoid taking excessive cheese, processed meats, alcohol, or soy sauce while taking this medication as these may cause an excessive rise in your blood pressure.
Inform your doctor if you develop fever, shortness of breath, or any changes in your vision.
Do not take it for more than 14 days without consulting your doctor.
Interaction with drugs
Taking Lzway with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Vortioxetine (Oral Route) Life-threatening
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Rasagiline (Oral Route) Life-threatening
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Reboxetine (Oral Route) Life-threatening
Do not consume Reboxetine with Linezolid. Concurrent use may cause a fatal increase in blood pressure.
Ziprasidone (Oral Route) Severe
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