Pregnancy interaction

• Pregnancy Category C: Only use if absolutely necessary.
• Animal studies indicate possible prenatal injury, although there is no well-controlled human research.
• May have an effect on fetal bone marrow since it affects blood cells.
• Should only be taken during pregnancy when the benefits exceed the risks and only under medical supervision.
• Don't take medicine on your own.

FAQs for Medicine?

Q1. What does VOXYLID TABLET do?

Used to treat dangerous bacterial infections, including pneumonia, skin infections, MRSA, VRE, and infections that are resistant to gram-positive bacteria.

Q2. Is VOXYLID TABLET an antibiotic?

Yes. It is an oxazolidinone class antibiotic that works against bacteria that are resistant to drugs.

Q3. Is VOXYLID TABLET able to cure viral infections?

No. It only acts on bacterial infections, not viral ones like the flu or a cold.

Q4. Is it okay to eat while taking VOXYLID TABLET?

Yes. You can take it with or without food.

Q5. Is it safe to use VOXYLID TABLET for a long time?

No. Long-term use can produce major side effects such as bone marrow suppression, neuropathy, and lactic acidosis.

Q6. Is it okay to drink alcohol while taking VOXYLID TABLET?

VOXYLID TABLET interacts with tyramine, which raises the risk of high blood pressure. So, don't drink alcohol.

Expert advice

• Finish the whole course, even if you feel better.
• To avoid a high blood pressure crisis, stay away from foods that are high in tyramine, like aged cheese, smoked pork, soy sauce, and wine.
• If you see any of the following, report it right away:
• Bleeding or bruising that isn't normal
• Skin that is pale and tired
• Numbness or tingling (neuropathy)
• Problems with vision
• Don't use it if you recently took MAO inhibitors (antidepressants).
• For extended therapy, you may need to check your blood count regularly.
• Don't take linezolid until you have to, because you might become resistant to it.

Side Effects

• Pain in the head
• Nausea and throwing up
• Diarrhea
• Feeling dizzy
• Fungal infection in the mouth or vagina

Serious (get medical help):

• Suppression of bone marrow leads to low platelets and anemia.
• Neuropathy in the periphery
• Optic neuropathy (issues with eyesight)
• Crisis of high blood pressure
• Acidosis from lactic acid
• Allergic responses (rare)

How It Works

• Linezolid stops bacteria from making proteins by blocking the 23S ribosomal RNA of the 50S subunit.
• It stops most bacteria from growing, but it kills some kinds.
• Works well against resistant gram-positive infections like MRSA and VRE.

Medicine interaction

• MAO inhibitors (in the last 14 days)
• SSRIs and SNRIs are antidepressants that can cause serotonin syndrome.
• Antidepressants that work in three ways
• Triptans are drugs that help with migraines.
• Adrenergic medications (pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine)

Other Interactions:

• Foods high in tyramine (such as aged cheese, pickles, and wine) can provoke a hypertensive crisis.
• Rifampicin lowers the levels of linezolid.
• Insulin and antidiabetics may lower blood sugar levels.
• Blood thinners raise the risk of bleeding.
• Always tell your doctor about all the drugs you are taking.

How to Use

• VOXYLID TABLET is usually given in doses of 600 mg once or twice a day, depending on how bad the infection is.
• Every day, take it at the same time.
• You can take it with or without food.
• Continue for the whole course, which normally lasts 10 to 14 days but may last longer if the infection is severe.
• Don't skip doses or quit early.
• Take it all in with water.

Uses/indications

• Pneumonia (acquired in the community and in the hospital)
• Infections affecting the skin and soft tissue
• Infections of the foot in people with diabetes
• Infections with MRSA
• Infections with VRE (Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci)
• Bacteremia due to resistant gram-positive organisms
• Infections of the bones and joints (in some situations)