Zyvox

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

cancer

heart disease

high blood pressure

kidney disease

pheochromocytoma

untreated thyroid disease

an unusual or allergic reaction to linezolid, other antibiotics or medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

pregnant or trying to get pregnant

breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on your prescription label. You may take this medicine with food or on an empty stomach. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Take all of your medicine as directed even if you think your are better. Do not skip doses or stop your medicine early.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is less than four hours to your next dose, take only that dose and skip the missed dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

What may interact with this medicine?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

furazolidone

green tea

MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate

procarbazine

tryptophan

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

diet pills, stimulants or amphetamine-like drugs

medicines for allergies or colds like phenylpropanolamine, pseudoephedrine

medicines for blood pressure

medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances

St. John's wort

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not begin to improve or if you get new symptoms.
You will need to be on a special diet while taking this medicine. Ask your doctor or health care professional for a list of foods that you should try to avoid. This includes, but is not limited to, smoked or processed meats, aged cheeses, soy sauce, red wines and beer.
Do not treat diarrhea with over-the-counter products. Contact your doctor if you have diarrhea that lasts more than 2 days or if the diarrhea is severe and watery.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue

breathing problems

burning, numbness, or tingling

changes in vision

confused, restless

discolored, sore mouth

fever

rregular heart beat, blood pressure

seizures

tremor, trouble walking

unusual bleeding or bruising

unusually weak or tired

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

changes in taste

constipation or diarrhea

dizzy

headache

nausea, vomiting

stomach upset

trouble sleeping

vaginal itch, irritation

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed to protect from light and moisture. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date