AntiInfectiveMeds
Since 2010
| Quantity | Price per tablet | You save | Total price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | A$9.22 | - | A$276.64 | |
| 60 | A$8.74 | A$28.88 | A$524.40 |
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| Delivery Method | Estimated delivery |
|---|---|
| Express Free for orders over A$456.00 | Estimated delivery to Australia: 4-7 days |
| Standard Free for orders over A$304.00 | Estimated delivery to Australia: 14-21 days |
| Country | Brand Names |
|---|---|
| Australia | Linezolid Sandoz |
Zyvox (linezolid) is an oxazolidinone antibiotic used to treat certain serious infections caused by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria.
Linezolid belongs to the oxazolidinone class of antibiotics.
Linezolid blocks bacterial protein synthesis at an early stage by preventing the formation of the 70S initiation complex.
| Disease / condition (A-Z) | Zyvox tablets |
|---|---|
| Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) | + |
| Complicated skin and skin structure infections | + |
| Diabetic foot infection (without concomitant osteomyelitis) | + |
| Gonorrhoea | - |
| Gram-negative infections (e.g., E. coli, Pseudomonas) | - |
| Hospital-acquired / nosocomial pneumonia (HAP) | + |
| Osteomyelitis | - |
| Pressure injuries (pressure ulcers) | - |
| Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections | + |
| Urinary tract infection (UTI) | - |
| VRE (Enterococcus faecium) infection, including cases with concurrent bacteraemia | + |
| Viral infections (flu/common cold) | - |
| Yeast or other fungal infections | - |
Limitations of use (Australia): Zyvox is not indicated for the treatment of Gram-negative infections. If a Gram-negative pathogen is suspected or confirmed, appropriate treatment should be started.
Zyvox tablets are used for certain infections caused by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria, including pneumonia (hospital-acquired and community-acquired), skin and skin structure infections (complicated and uncomplicated), and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE) infections, including cases with concurrent bacteraemia.
Zyvox 600 mg tablets are film-coated and are not described as scored tablets in Australian product information. For this reason, splitting or crushing is generally not recommended unless a clinician specifically advises it.
Cost can be influenced by brand pricing, manufacturing and supply chain factors, and market conditions. Depending on the infection and culture/susceptibility results, clinicians may choose alternatives. TGA-registered generic linezolid tablets are available in Australia and may cost less than the brand in some cases.
Zyvox may be used on its own for confirmed susceptible Gram-positive infections. If an infection is mixed or a Gram-negative pathogen is suspected, clinicians may prescribe Zyvox together with other antibiotics that cover Gram-negative organisms and, when needed, anaerobes. The exact combination depends on the site of infection, its severity, and local resistance patterns.
Linezolid is a reversible, non-selective MAO inhibitor (MAOI). It can interact with adrenergic drugs, which may raise blood pressure, and serotonergic drugs, which may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome. Tell your Australian clinician about all prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal products you use.
| Contraindication | What it means |
|---|---|
| Hypersensitivity to linezolid (or any component of the product) | Do not use if you have a known serious allergy to linezolid or any of the product ingredients. |
| Use with MAO inhibitors (or within 2 weeks of stopping an MAOI) | Do not use with MAOIs (e.g., phenelzine, isocarboxazid, selegiline) or within 2 weeks of stopping them because of the risk of interactions. |
Because linezolid has MAOI activity, avoid consuming large amounts of tyramine-rich foods and drinks during treatment. Examples include aged cheeses, cured, aged or improperly stored meats, fermented foods (including some soy and yeast products), and certain alcoholic drinks (such as some beers and red wine). Seek medical help if you develop a severe headache, flushing, or a marked rise in blood pressure.
Common side effects include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and headache.
Important warnings and precautions include myelosuppression (including thrombocytopenia; full blood counts are commonly monitored weekly), peripheral and optic neuropathy (reported mainly with treatment longer than 28 days), lactic acidosis, seizures, and C. difficile-associated diarrhoea. Report unusual bruising or bleeding, severe or persistent diarrhoea, or new visual symptoms straight away, including blurred vision or changes in visual acuity or colour vision.
Store at 25°C. Excursions between 15°C and 30°C are permitted.
I'm in Newcastle and am concerned about the medicine travelling in warm weather. Are these linezolid tablets suitable for ordinary postal transport?
Linezolid 600 mg is supplied as film-coated tablets, a solid oral form that can normally travel by post when packed and handled appropriately. The tablets should be protected from light and moisture and stored at 25°C, with permitted excursions from 15°C to 30°C; inspect the package, seal and tablets on arrival before use.
I've been prescribed linezolid for three weeks and have had low blood counts before. Will I need blood tests during the course?
Weekly full blood counts are generally recommended during linezolid treatment because it can cause reversible myelosuppression, particularly with courses longer than two weeks or in people at higher risk. Your prescriber can arrange the appropriate monitoring for your treatment.
| Active ingredient | Linezolid |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Oxazolidinone antibiotic |
| Dosage form | Film-coated tablet |
| Available strengths | 600 mg |
| Route | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 25°C; excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C. Protect from light and keep bottles tightly closed to protect from moisture. |
| ATC code | J01XX08 |
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Everything was good.
I received the Zyvox order in a pack of 60, as ordered.
Customs was the part I worried about, but the parcel cleared without any extra action from me.
Good quality overall.
I found the support helpful.
I received my Zyvox order within the expected delivery period.
