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Zyvox (Linezolid Suspension) and MAOI activity

Generic Name: linezolid
Dosage Forms: injection, tablets, oral suspension
Other Brand Names: Zyvox

Result of checking the interaction of drug Zyvox (Linezolid Suspension) and disease MAOI activity for safety when used together.

Check result:

Zyvox (Linezolid Suspension) <> MAOI activity

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Linezolid is a weak, reversible, nonselective monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). Nonspecific MAOIs inhibit the breakdown of pressor amines, the accumulation of which can precipitate hypertensive crises. Intracranial hemorrhage and death have been reported with MAOI antidepressants. While adverse effects related to MAOI activity have not been reported with linezolid, the potential for severe hypertension should be considered. Therapy with linezolid should be administered cautiously in patients with cerebro- or cardiovascular disease, pheochromocytoma, or untreated hyperthyroidism. Clinical data are not available concerning the use of linezolid in this population. As a precaution, patients should have their blood pressure monitored during therapy and observed for signs and symptoms of a hypertensive reaction (e.g., occipital headache which may radiate frontally; palpitation; neck stiffness or soreness; nausea or vomiting; perspiration associated with fever or cold, clammy skin; mydriasis; photophobia; constricting chest pain).

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