Linezolid (oral/injection)

Generic name: linezolid (oral/injection) [ lin-EZ-oh-lid ]
Brand name: Zyvox
Dosage forms: intravenous solution (2 mg/mL-D5%; 2 mg/mL-NaCl 0.9%); oral powder for reconstitution (100 mg/5 mL); oral tablet (600 mg)
Drug class:Oxazolidinone antibiotics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jun 14, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is linezolid?

Linezolid is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Linezolid is also an MAO (monoamine oxidase) inhibitor.

Linezolid is used to treat different types of bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, skin infections, and infections that are resistant to other antibiotics.

Linezolid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with linezolid. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

Do not use linezolid if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, or tranylcypromine.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use linezolid if you are allergic to it.

Do not use linezolid if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur. MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, and oth...