Generic name:linezolid (oral/injection) [ lin-EZ-oh-lid ]
Drug class:Oxazolidinone antibiotics
What is Zyvox?
Zyvox is an oxazolidinone antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Linezolid is also an MAO (monoamine oxidase) inhibitor.
Zyvox is used to treat different types of bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, skin infections, and infections that are resistant to other antibiotics.
Zyvox may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with Zyvox. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.
Do not use this medicine if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, and others.
Many drugs can interact with linezolid. Before using this medicine, tell your doctor about all other medications you use. You may need to stop using certain medicines before using Zyvox (in some cases for up to 5 weeks before starting treatment).
During your treatment with Zyvox, do not start or stop using any other medications unless your doctor tells you to. You should not use this medicine at is resistant to medication if you have untreated or uncontrolled high blood pressure, a carcinoid tumor, adrenal gland tumor, or a severely overactive thyroid. If you take an antidepressant or psychiatric medication, call your doctor right away if you have signs of a serious drug ...
