Zyvox - Linezolid - Oral Tablets Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Zyvox.
• Zyvox
• lin-AZE-oh-lid

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth usually every 12 hours or as directed by your doctor.
• Linezolid is related to a group of drugs called MAO inhibitors.
• Certain foods interact with MAO inhibitors causing severe headache and increased blood pressure.
• This could lead to a medical emergency.
• See DRUG INTERACTIONS section.
• Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
• Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals.
• Continue to take this medication until the full-prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
• Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection.
• Inform your doctor if your condition does not improve in 10 days.

Read Before Using Zyvox (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Medicinal Applications

• Linezolid is an antibiotic used to treat certain serious bacterial infections often resistant to other antibiotics.

Zyvox Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
• Do not use it later for another infection unless told to do so by your doctor.
• A different medication may be necessary in those cases.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, CBC, platelets) will be performed to monitor your progress.
• Do not share this medication with others.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur.

Possible Side Effects

• Diarrhea, headache, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, trouble sleeping, or rash may occur.
• If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious side effects.

Zyvox Storage Instructions

• Store at controlled room temperature (77 degree F or 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
• Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) is permitted.