Zyvox Side Effects
Zyvox | linezolid has been known to cause side effects such as
- nausea
- vomiting
- headache
- dizziness
- diarrhea
- stomach pain
- difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
- white patches in the mouth
- discoloration of the tongue
Warnings & Recalls for Zyvox
- Zyvox should not be used if you have previously used or are currently using any MAO inhibitor medications.
- You should not start using any new medications while taking Zyvox, nor should you discontinue the use of any medications unless specified by your doctor.
- Avoid eating foods with high levels of tyramine, as these can dangerously raise your blood pressure.
- Zyvox has a received a pregnancy Category C, and it should not be taken while pregnant or breastfeeding without consulting a doctor. The effects of Zyvox on a newborn or nursing baby are unknown.
Zyvox Treatment and Use
Zyvox | linezolid is an oxazolidinones antibacterial medication manufactured by Pfizer as a tablet and oral suspension liquid. By halting the growth of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria, Zyvox is able to treat infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria.
Zyvox has been approved for the treatment of bacteria such as
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Author:
Lainee Hooks
Posted on May 20, 2012
