Linezolid (Systemic)
Brand Names : Zyvox
Precautions While Using This Medicine If your symptoms do not improve
within a few days or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
Linezolid can lower the number of white blood cells in your blood temporarily,
increasing the chance of getting an infection. It can also lower the number
of platelets, which are necessary for proper blood clotting. If this occurs,
there are certain precautions your doctor may ask you to take, especially
when your blood count is low, to reduce the risk of infection or bleeding:
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If you can, avoid people with infections. Check
with your doctor immediately
if you think you are getting an infection
or if you get a fever or chills.
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Check with your doctor immediately
if
you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising.
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Do not touch your eyes or the inside of your nose unless you have
just washed your hands and have not touched anything else in the meantime.
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Be careful not to cut yourself when you are using sharp objects such
as a safety razor or fingernail or toenail cutters.
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Avoid contact sports or other situations where bruising or injury
could occur.
When taken with certain foods or drinks, linezolid can cause an increase
in blood pressure. To avoid this, do not eat large amounts
of foods or drink beverages that have a high tyramine content
(most
common in foods that are aged, fermented, pickled, or smoked to increase their
flavor, such as aged cheeses; air-dried, fermented, or smoked fish, meat,
or poultry; sauerkraut; soy sauce; red wine; or tap beer. If a list of these
foods and beverages is not given to you, ask your health care professional
to provide one.
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