Zyvox (Linezolid)

What is the mechanism of action of Zyvox?

Linezolid is an oxazolidinone antibiotic that acts to harm the bacteria and fight the underlying infection.

How to use Zyvoz?

Take the medication exactly as instructed by your doctor. Linezolid must be taken at regular intervals as per the instructions. Avoid missing any doses. Carry on taking it even when you feel better. The complete course of the antibiotic must be finished. If you fail to continue the entire course, the infection will not clear up totally. You may take the medicine with or without food, and swallow it whole with a full glass of water.

What to do if you miss a dose of Zyvox?

Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

What are the side effects of Zyvox?

Anemia and low platelet count may hardly ever occur due to this medicine. Headache, stomach upset, rashes, and loose stools (diarrhea) may also occur with this antibiotic. Serious reactions may occur including:

• Agitation

• Muscle spasms

• Bloody stools

• Confusion

• Fast heartbeat

• Mental or mood changes

• Recurrent nausea or vomiting

• Blistered skin

• Convulsions

• Non-stop diarrhea

• Tingling or numbness of hands or feet

• Tiredness or weakness

• White patches in the mouth

In case of these effects you must contact your nearby doctor instantly.

Zyvox Interactions:

Some drugs are known to interact with Zyvox such as:

• Bupropion

• Buspirone

• Levodopa

• Propoxyphene

• Sympathomimetic (such as dopamine, epinephrine)

• Triptans (eg, sumatriptan)

• Carbamazepine

• Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital)

• Rifamycins (e.g., rifampin) as well as tricyclic antidepressant (amitriptyline) or any medicine for depression.

What precautions must you take while having Zyvox?

• This medication may result in dizziness. This effect may deteriorate if you consume the tablet with alcohol or certain drugs.

• Do not have food products high in tyramine while you are having a tablet of Zyvox.

• Zyvox is known to decrease the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your blood. Thus it is suggested to stay away from activities that may result in bruising or injury.

• Serious vision problems (for instance, peripheral or optic neuropathy) are known to take place with the use of Linezolid. Thus, it is good to consult a doctor if you face any vision changes (like decreased or hazy vision, or any loss of vision).

• Zyvox must be given with caution to children; as the safety and efficacy of the medicine in children have not been established.

• Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers must stay away from the use of this antibiotic as it can be harmful to the infant.

Is it safe to buy Zyvox online from an Online Pharmacy?

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