Linezolid
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Zyvox?
Brand Names: Canada:
Zyvoxam?
Uses
- It is used to treat bacterial infections.
- Linezolid works to harm the bacteria and fight the infection.
Dosing
How to take
- To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
- Use as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Follow a diet plan. Some foods and drinks taken with this drug may cause very risky effects such as sudden high blood pressure. To avoid these problems, get a list of foods to avoid.
- Avoid eating aged cheeses and meats, soy sauce, soy bean including paste, Miso soup, Italian green beans (fava beans), snowpea or broad bean pods, sauerkraut, kimchee, yeast extracts (Marmite), red or white wine, and beer including alcohol-free beer.
- If this drug is stopped, follow diet for at least 2 more weeks.
- There is a liquid (suspension) if you cannot swallow pills. Gently mix before use. Do not shake.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given.
- Shot:
- It is given as a shot into a vein over a period of time.
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