Sivextro (Intravenous)

Generic name:tedizolid (intravenous route) [ te-DIZ-oh-lid-FOS-fate ]
Drug class:Oxazolidinone antibiotics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 15, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

Sivextro

Available Dosage Forms:

Powder for Solution

Therapeutic Class: Antibacterial

Chemical Class: Oxazolidinone

Uses for Sivextro

Tedizolid injection is used to treat acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI). It belongs to the class of drugs called antibiotics. Tedizolid works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.

This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

Before using Sivextro

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of tedizolid injection in children younger than 12 years of age. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of tedizolid injection in the elderly.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Cholera Vaccine, Live

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Sivextro Intravenous