What is Zyvox used for?
Zyvox is an antibiotic used to treat adults with certain bacterial infections. Zyvox does not work for viral infections (for example, the common cold). General Precautions with Zyvox: • Phenylketonuric patients should not take Zyvox oral suspension because it contains phenylalanine (a part of aspartame). The other Zyvox formulations do not contain phenylalanine. • People taking Zyvox should avoid foods and beverages high in tyramine content. Health care professional can provide a list of foods and beverages containing tyramine. What should I tell my doctor or health care provider? Individuals should tell their doctor if they: • have high blood pressure • are taking any cold or decongestant medicines • are taking a medication for depression • are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding. The effects on the unborn child and nursing infant are unknown. Because certain other medications can interact with Zyvox, review ALL medications that your are taking with
