Zyvox
Formulated to alleviate severe bacterial infections to support tissue resolution and target resistant pathogens.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Linezolid
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 600mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Zyvox, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Zyvox vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Zyvox details
- Conditions
- Nosocomial Pneumonia · Complicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections · Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus Faecium Infections
- Alternative names
- linezolid
- Therapeutic class
- Oxazolidinone Antibacterial
- Pharmacological class
- Protein Synthesis Inhibitor
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea; headache
- Moderate side effects
- thrombocytopenia; oral candidiasis; taste changes
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Protect from light.
- Drug interactions
- MAO Inhibitors; SSRIs; Tyramine-rich foods
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Contraindications
concurrent or recent MAO inhibitor use; severe uncontrolled hypertension; pheochromocytoma
Serious side effects
severe myelosuppression, requires immediate medical attention; serotonin syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; optic neuropathy, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate severe bacterial infections to support tissue resolution and target resistant pathogens.
Mechanism of action
Binds specifically to the 50S ribosomal subunit of target bacteria, preventing initiation complex assembly to halt protein synthesis.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if potential benefits justify risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Zyvox is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Pfizer.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Linezolid is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.