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Linezolid contraindications

Introduction

Linezolid
ZYVOX® FDA Package Insert
Description
Clinical Pharmacology
Microbiology
Indications and Usage
Contraindications
Warnings and Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Overdosage
Dosage and Administration
How Supplied
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Contraindications

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity

ZYVOX formulations are contraindicated for use in patients who have known hypersensitivity to linezolid or any of the other product components.

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors

Linezolid should not be used in patients taking any medicinal product which inhibits monoamine oxidases A or B (e.g., phenelzine, isocarboxazid) or within two weeks of taking any such medicinal product.[1]

References

References

  1. ↑ “ZYVOX (LINEZOLID) INJECTION, SOLUTION ZYVOX (LINEZOLID) TABLET, FILM COATED ZYVOX (LINEZOLID) SUSPENSION [PHARMACIA AND UPJOHN COMPANY]”.

Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Chetan Lokhande, M.B.B.S [2]