Tedizolid (oral/injection)
Generic name: tedizolid (oral/injection) [ te-DIZ-oh-lid ]
Brand name: Sivextro
Dosage forms: intravenous powder for injection (200 mg); oral tablet (200 mg)
Drug class:Oxazolidinone antibiotics
What is tedizolid?
Tedizolid is an antibiotic that is used to treat skin infections in adults, including "MRSA" staph infections.
Tedizolid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use tedizolid if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have recently been sick with diarrhea, a fever, cold or flu symptoms, cough, or sore throat.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had diarrhea while taking antibiotics.
Tedizolid may harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using tedizolid. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Tedizolid is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I use tedizolid?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Tedizolid oral is taken by mouth. Take this medicine at the same time each day, with or without food.
Tedizolid injection is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give your first dose and may teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself. The injection must be given slowly, and the infusion can take at least 1 hour to complete.
Tedizolid injection must be mixed with a liquid (diluent) before using it. When using injections by yourself, be sure you understand how to properly mix and store the medicine. Use only the diluent provided with your medicine.
Gently swirl but do not shake the mixed medicine. Do not use if the medicine has changed colors or has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.
Use tedizolid for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve. Skipping doses can increase your risk of infection that is resistant to medication. Tedizolid will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.
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