Zyvox (Linezolid)

Alternate Name: Zyvox

Description: Zyvox treats bacterial infections, including skin infections and pneumonia. The generic version of Zyvox is called linezolid. The average Zyvox price for a supply of 20, 600 mg oral tablets can be expensive at about $3,133. An easy way to reduce the Zyvox price is to use our free LowerMyRx discount card at a participating pharmacy near you.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antibiotic

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 600 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, bone marrow problems, carcinoid syndrome, diabetes, pheochromocytoma (a tumor of the adrenal gland), thyroid problems, high blood pressure, other types of infection, or a history of seizures. This medicine may cause the following problems:Lactic acidosis (too much lactic acid in the blood)Serotonin syndrome, when taken with certain medicinesNerve problems, especially in the eyes, hands, arms, legs, or feetHyponatremia (low sodium levels in the blood) or syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often. This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine. The oral liquid contains phenylalanine (aspartame). Tell your doctor if you have phenylketonuria. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Some men who use this medicine have become infertile (unable to have children). If your symptoms do not improve within 28 days or if they become worse, check with your doctor. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: You must avoid many other medicines while you are using linezolid. These medicines used together could cause serious health problems, including death. Ask your doctor before you use any other medicine. You may need to wait 1 to 5 weeks before you can use the other medicine., Do not use linezolid if you have used an MAOI in the past 14 days., Some other medicines that may interact with linezolid include buspirone, bupropion, dobutamine, dopamine, meperidine, cold or allergy medicine (including phenylpropanolamine, pseudoephedrine), medicine to treat depression (including SSRIs, TCAs), medicine to treat migraine headaches, narcotic pain medicine (including meperidine), or other medicine to treat bacterial infections. This is not a complete list., Avoid foods and drinks that are high in tyramine, because your blood pressure could get dangerously high. Your doctor should give you a complete list. In general, do not eat anything aged or fermented, such as most cheese, most alcohol, cured meat (such as salami), sauerkraut, and soy sauce. Check the expiration dates on packages. Tyramine levels get higher as food gets older or if it has not been refrigerated properly., The oral liquid contains phenylalanine (aspartame). This is only a concern if you have phenylketonuria., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.