linezolid(Zyvox)
Oxazolidinone antibiotic
Pronunciation
/lɪˈnɛzəlɪd/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- linezolid
- Brand names
- Zyvox
- Therapeutic class
- Oxazolidinone antibiotic
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take with or without food; oral works as well as IV.
- Avoid aged cheeses, cured meats, fermented foods, tap beer (tyramine).
- Tell every prescriber you are on linezolid - many serotonin interactions.
- Report numbness, tingling, vision changes, easy bruising.
- Watch for confusion, agitation, fever, sweating (serotonin syndrome).
Sources
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