Zyvoxid
Zyvoxid is an antibiotic used to treat pneumonia and certain skin infections by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria.
Form
infuusioneste, liuos
Strength
2 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Linezolid
Manufacturer
Pfizer Oy
How to Use
Dosage
The recommended dose for adults (18 years and older) is 300 ml (600 mg linezolid) twice a day.
Method
This medicine is given as an intravenous drip into a vein by a healthcare professional, lasting 30-120 minutes.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 1200 mg (two 600 mg doses).
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Fungal infections, especially in the vagina or mouth (thrush)
- •Headache
- •Metallic taste in mouth
- •Diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting
- •High blood pressure
- •Dizziness
RARE
- •Tingling or numbness
- •Swollen, sore, or discolored tongue
- •Pain at or around the infusion site
- •Increased thirst
- •Kidney problems (kidney failure)
- •Hair loss
- •Unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine (signs of severe muscle breakdown called rhabdomyolysis)
Important Warnings
- Do not take Zyvoxid if you are allergic to linezolid or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take Zyvoxid if you are currently using or have used certain medicines for depression or Parkinson's disease (called MAO inhibitors) in the last two weeks.
- Do not breastfeed while using Zyvoxid, as the medicine can pass into breast milk and may affect your baby.