Generic for Zyvox for Bacterial infections - Drug Information

Generic Name - Linezolid

Category - Antibacterial medication

Indications

Bacterial infections
Generic Zyvox is indicated to treat infections caused by bacteria. Linezolid (Generic Zyvox) kills or stops the growth of certain bacteria that causes infections. Generic Zyvox is an antibiotic and is used to treat infections of the skin, bone, blood, lung and respiratory tract and other tissues.

Generic for Zyvox Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Zyvox is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Zyvox should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Anxiety disorder
Asthma or bronchitis
Diabetes
Headaches or migraine
Heart or blood vessel disease, or irregular heart beats
High blood pressure
Kidney disease
Liver disease
Over-active thyroid
Parkinson's disease
Pheochromocytoma
Recent head trauma
Seizures or convulsions
Schizophrenia, psychosis or mania
Stroke or other cerebrovascular disease

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Zyvox. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Cocaine
Cyclobenzaprine
Dextromethorphan
Furazolidone
Guarana
Medicines for allergies, colds, hayfever, sinus, and breathing difficulties
Medicines for headaches or migraine
Medicines for high blood pressure and heart medicines
Medicines called MAO inhibitors
Medicines for mental depression, anxiety, psychotic disturbances or other mental problems
Meperidine
Procarbazine
Some medications for Parkinson's disease
St. John's wort, Hypericum perforatum
Tramadol
Tryptophan
Tyramine

Generic for Zyvox Dosage

The usual recommended dosage of Generic Zyvox for pneumonia and Complicated Skin Infections is 600 milligrams every 12 hours for 10 to 14 days.

Generic for Zyvox Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Zyvox side Effects include skin rash, itching, increased blood pressure, irregular heart beat or palpitations, severe or watery diarrhea, skin bruising and tremor.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Zyvox.

Generic for Zyvox and Pregnancy

Generic Zyvox has not been studied in pregnant women. Discuss with your doctor whether or not this medicine should be taken during pregnancy.

Generic for Zyvox and Breastfeeding

It is not known whether Generic Zyvox passes into the breast milk. Discuss with your doctor whether or not to breast-feed during treatment with sparfloxacin.

Generic for Zyvox and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Zyvox in pediatric patients have not been established.

Generic for Zyvox and Geriatric

Generic Zyvox has been studied in elderly patients and has not been found to cause different side effects or other problems than it does in younger adults

Note

The above information about Generic Zyvox serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.