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Lintaz 2000 Mg/250 Mg Injection

Manufacturer :  Veritaz Healthcare Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Piperacillin, Tazobactum
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Lintaz 2000 Mg/250 Mg Injection

Lintaz 2000 Mg/250 Mg Injection is used for the treatment of several serious bacterial infections and belongs to the category of an antibacterial agent. It also helps in preventing infections during surgery. This medicine works by blocking the growth of the bacterial cell wall, which eventually kills the bacteria.

This medication is not recommended for people allergic to penicillin or cephalosporin drug. Avoid using it if you are taking a tetracycline antibiotic. Some medications may interact with it so inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines.

Consult your doctor before taking the medicine if you are:

  • pregnant
  • planning to become pregnant
  • breast-feeding
  • cystic fibrosis
  • bleeding problems
  • bowel inflammation
  • congestive heart failure
  • kidney problems

This medicine is not absorbed orally, and must be given through intramuscular or intravenous injection by a healthcare professional.

    What are the uses of Lintaz 2000 Mg/250 Mg Injection

    • Lower Respiratory Tract Infection

    • Urinary Tract Infection

    • Skin And Structure Infection

    • Gynecological Infections

    • Bone And Joint Infections

    • Bacterial Septicemia

    What are the contraindications of Lintaz 2000 Mg/250 Mg Injection ?

    • Hypersensitivity

    What are the side effects of Lintaz 2000 Mg/250 Mg Injection ?

    Key highlights of Lintaz 2000 Mg/250 Mg Injection

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This medication is probably safe to use during pregnancy.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      Caution should be used in patients with renal impairment.
      Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The effect is produced within 5 - 10 minutes of medicine administration.

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      The duration varies person to person. It might be observed for 6 to 12 hours.

    What are the substitutes for Lintaz 2000 Mg/250 Mg Injection ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Lintaz 2000 Mg/250 Mg Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose of this medication, please consult your doctor.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication is a combination of piperacillin and tazobactam. These two works concomitantly by preventing bacteria from forming their cell walls by binding with certain penicillin-binding proteins present in the bacterial cells. And also inhibits the enzyme beta-lactamases, thus restraining the resistance caused for piperacillin alone.

      What are the interactions of Lintaz 2000 Mg/250 Mg Injection ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Lab Test

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        This medication interacts with Clinitest, Benedict's or Fehling's soln, Coomb's test.
      • Interaction with Medicine

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        This medication interacts with the following medicine probenecid, aminoglycosides, vercuronium, methotrexate, heparin, and anticoagulants.
      • Interaction with Disease

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        This medication interacts with the following disease: GI disturbances, rash, headache, dizziness, fatigue, seizures, renal impairment, anaphylaxis, blood dyscrasias, and bleeding.

      FAQs about Lintaz 2000 Mg/250 Mg Injection

      • Ques : What is Lintaz 2000 Mg/250 Mg Injection?

        Ans : This medication being an anti-bacterial agent, is used for treating several serious bacterial infections. It may also be used to prevent infections during surgery.

      • Ques : How long do I need to use Lintaz 2000 Mg/250 Mg Injection before I see improvement in my condition?

        Ans : This medication is to be taken till the time you see an improvement in your health conditions.

      • Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Lintaz 2000 Mg/250 Mg Injection?

        Ans : This medication should be taken in the dosage as prescribed by the doctor.

      • Ques : Should I use Lintaz 2000 Mg/250 Mg Injection empty stomach, before food or after food?

        Ans : This medication should be taken after food in a prescribed dosage.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Lintaz 2000 Mg/250 Mg Injection?

        Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

      References

      • Piperacillin- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 5 December 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/rn/61477-96-1

      • Tazobactam- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 5 December 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/rn/89786-04-9

      • Piperacillin mixture with tazobactam- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 5 December 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/rn/123683-33-0

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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