Linezolid is a reversible, nonselective inhibitor of monoamine oxidase [see CONTRAINDICATIONS and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY]
Pneumonia, hospital-acquired or ventilator-associated: 600 mg PO/IV Q12H x 5 days
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Contraindications and Cautions For a full list of contraindications and cautions please see the SPC1 Linezolid should not be used in patients taking any medicinal product which inhibits monoamine oxidases A or B (e
Linezolid concentrations have been determined in various fluids from a limited number of subjects in Phase 1 volunteer studies following multiple dosing of linezolid
Hypersensitivity
Linezolid inhibits mitochondrial protein synthesis, which can cause lactic acidosis, anaemia and neuropathy
It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth
ZYVOX I
Linezolid (Zyvox) is an antibiotic that treats many types of bacterial infections
Common Zyvox side effects may include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; skin rash; anemia (low red blood cells); or
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hypertensive crisis), tachycardia (additive effects) yohimbe
contraindications ZYVOX formulations are contraindicated for use in patients who have known hypersensitivity to linezolid or any of the other product components