Lineace, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Pneumonia. Lineace also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Lineace depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lineace can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lineace are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Lineace's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Lineace related warnings talks about Lineace's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Lineace can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lineace in conditions like Anemia. Other contraindications of Lineace have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Lineace may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Lineace is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Lineace is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lineace is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Lineace safe for pregnant women?
Lineace can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Lineace right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Lineace safe during breastfeeding?
Lineace may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lineace on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Lineace on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Lineace on the Liver?
Lineace does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Lineace on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Lineace for the heart.
Lineace should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lineace unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lineace habit forming or addictive?
Lineace is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Lineace, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Lineace can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Lineace is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Lineace in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Lineace
Taking Lineace with food can show serious side effects. Consult the doctor to avoid this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lineace
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lineace with alcohol.
No, Lineace does not treat STD (sexually transmitted diseases). It is not used for the treatment of STD (sexually transmitted diseases) such as gonorrhoea and syphilis.
Rarely, Lineace causes nausea and vomiting. It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even after that if it persists or becomes severe then discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, oral Lineace can be taken with ibuprofen. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with ibuprofen then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Lineace is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take Lineace without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without the doctor's advice.
Yes, Lineace may cause anemia, this occurs only in few cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. It occurs due to bone marrow suppression which might cause anemia, leukopenia, pancytopenia, and thrombocytopenia. However, this effect is reversible in nature and the function of bone marrow is restored after discontinuation of this drug.
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