AntiInfectiveMeds
Since 2010
| Quantity | Price per tablet | You save | Total price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | £4.49 | - | £134.83 | |
| 60 | £4.26 | £14.08 | £255.58 |
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| Delivery Method | Estimated delivery |
|---|---|
| Express Free for orders over £222.24 | Estimated delivery to the UK: 4-7 days |
| Standard Free for orders over £148.16 | Estimated delivery to the UK: 14-21 days |
| Country | Brand Names |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Linezolid Accord |
Zyvox (linezolid) is an oxazolidinone antibiotic used to treat certain serious infections caused by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria. In UK clinical practice, it may be prescribed for appropriate infections when a clinician considers linezolid suitable.
Linezolid belongs to the oxazolidinone class of antibiotics.
Linezolid blocks bacterial protein synthesis at an early stage by preventing formation of the 70S initiation complex.
| Illness / condition (A-Z) | Zyvox tablets |
|---|---|
| Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) | + |
| Complicated skin and soft tissue infections | + |
| Diabetic foot infection (without concomitant osteomyelitis) | + |
| Gonorrhoea | - |
| Gram-negative infections (e.g., E. coli, Pseudomonas) | - |
| Hospital-acquired / nosocomial pneumonia (HAP) | + |
| Osteomyelitis | - |
| Pressure ulcers | - |
| Uncomplicated skin and soft tissue 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 (UK): Zyvox is not indicated for treating 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 (nosocomial and community-acquired), skin and soft tissue infections (complicated and uncomplicated), and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE) infections, including cases with concurrent bacteraemia.
Tablet: 600 mg (film-coated).
Zyvox 600 mg tablets are film-coated and are not supplied as scored tablets in the UK. For this reason, splitting or crushing them 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. Generic linezolid tablets are available in the UK and may cost less than the branded product in some settings.
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 UK clinician about all prescription medicines, medicines you buy without a prescription, 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 ingredients in the product. |
| 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 mature cheeses, cured, aged or improperly stored meats, fermented foods (including some soya 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 lasting 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 promptly, including blurred vision or changes in visual acuity or colour vision.
Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F).
I'm Priya in London and want to make sure I can read the instructions before ordering. Will the leaflet in the pack be in English?
We cannot confirm the leaflet language in advance because it may vary by the package supplied. Check the received carton and leaflet before use, and make sure the label confirms linezolid 600 mg film-coated tablets.
I have chronic kidney disease and have dialysis three times a week. Does linezolid need a lower dose for me?
Linezolid usually does not require a routine dose reduction solely for kidney impairment, but its inactive metabolites can build up when kidney function is severely reduced. For someone receiving dialysis, the timing and monitoring of treatment need to be confirmed by the clinician managing the infection.
| 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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I bought the 600mg, 60 film-coated tablets before at £231, now it's £256, but the quality is still just as good.
Getting the 600mg pack of 60 film-coated tablets was no fuss and just made sense for how often I need them.
The strength and quantity matched exactly what I ordered, and the film-coated tablets arrived just as described.
