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No Prescription
Zyvox is prescribed to treat:
- Some forms of skin infection;
- Infections involving certain strains of a germ called Enterococcus faecium;
- Certain types of pneumonia;
Antibiotic
Zyvox is a synthetic antibiotic prescribed for the treatment of infections caused by
multi-resistant bacteria including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and streptococcus.
Susceptible organisms include:
- Anaerobes;
- Methicillin- and vancomycin-resistant staphylococci;
- Penicillin-resistant pneumococci;
- Vancomycin-resistant enterococci;
Zyvox is a member of a new class of antibiotics called oxazolidinones.
Zyvox works by inhibiting the initiation of bacterial protein synthesis.
Dosage
ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS 12 AND OLDER
Enterococcus faecium Infections
The usual dose is 600mg every 12 hours for 14-28 days.
Uncomplicated Skin Infections
Adults: The usual dose is 400mg every 12 hours for 10-14 days.
Adolescents 12 years and older: The usual dose is 600mg every 12 hours for 10-14 days.
Pneumonia and Complicated Skin Infections
The usual dose is 600mg every 12 hours for 10-14 days.
CHILDREN (BIRTH TO 11 YEARS OLD)
Enterococcus faecium Infections
The usual dose is 10mg for every 2.2 pounds of body weight taken every 8 hours for 14 - 28 days.
Uncomplicated Skin Infections
Children under 5 years old and 5 - 11 years old: The usual dose is 10mg for every 2.2 pounds of body weight taken every 8 hours for 10 - 14 days.
Pneumonia and Complicated Skin Infections
The usual dose is 10mg for every 2.2 pounds of body weight taken every 8 hours for 10 - 14 days.
Overdose
Symptoms of overdose may include:
- Vomiting;
- Tremors;
- Ataxia;
- Activity;
Side Effects
Side effects reported in children may include:
- Vomiting;
- Upper respiratory infection;
- Rash;
- Fever;
- Diarrhea;
- Blood infection;
- Anemia;
Side effects reported in adults may include:
- Vomiting;
- Nausea;
- Headache;
- Diarrhea;
Symptoms of lactic acidosis may include:
- Unusual muscle pain;
- Unexpected or unusual stomach discomfort;
- Slow or irregular heartbeat;
- Sleepiness;
- Rapid breathing or trouble breathing;
- Low body temperature;
- Light-headedness;
- Extreme weakness or tiredness;
- Dizziness;
Brand Names
Other Zyvox synonyms:
- Zyvoxid;
- Linezlid;
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