Sivextro
Generic name:tedizolid (oral/injection) [ te-DIZ-oh-lid ]
Drug class:Oxazolidinone antibiotics
What is Sivextro?
Sivextro is an antibiotic that fights bacteria.
Sivextro is used to treat skin infections in people 12 years of age and older, including "MRSA" staph infections.
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Sivextro and other antibacterial drugs, this medicine should only be used to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria.
Warnings
Sivextro should only be used to treat bacterial infections. Tedizolid does not treat viral infections (e.g., the common cold).
While it is common to feel better early in the course of therapy, Sivextro should be taken exactly as directed. Skipping doses or not completing the full course of therapy may decrease the effectiveness of the immediate treatment and increase the likelihood that bacteria will develop resistance and will not be treatable in the future.
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Sivextro if you are allergic to tedizolid.
Tell your doctor if you have recently been sick with diarrhea, a fever, cold or flu symptoms, cough, or sore throat.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had diarrhea while taking antibiotics.
Tedizolid may harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using tedizolid. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Sivextro is not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old.
How should I use Sivextro?
Use Sivextro exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
Sivextro oral is taken by mouth. Take this medicine at the same time each day, with or without food.
Sivextro injection is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give your first dose and may teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself. The injection must be given slowly, and the infusion can take at least 1 hour to complete.
Sivextro injection must be mixed with a liquid (diluent) before using it. When using injections by yourself, be sure you understand how to properly mix and store the medicine. Use only the diluent provided with your medicine.
Gently swirl but do not shake the mixed medicine. Do not use if the medicine has changed colors or has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.
Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time, even if your ...
