Linezolid and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with linezolid.
Linezolid Food
Major Food Interaction
During and within two weeks after treatment with linezolid, you must not consume any foods or beverages that are high in tyramine content. Doing so can raise your blood pressure to dangerous levels, a condition known as hypertensive crisis. The condition is potentially fatal and may cause symptoms such as severe headache, confusion, blurred vision, problems with speech or balance, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, convulsions, and sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body). You should seek immediate medical attention if you have any of these symptoms. Foods that are high in tyramine include, but are not limited to, air dried meats; aged or fermented meats; sausage or salami; pickled herring; anchovies; liver; red wine; beer; aged cheeses, including blue, brick, brie, cheddar, parmesan, romano, and swiss; sour cream; sauerkraut; canned figs; raisins; bananas or avocados (particularly if overripe); soy beans; soy sauce; tofu; miso soup; bean curd; fava beans; or yeast extracts (such as Marmite). You should avoid the use of alcohol while being treated with linezolid, as alcohol may increase some of the nervous system side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Also avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.
Linezolid High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
linezolid - hypertension
Linezolid should not be administered to patients with uncontrolled hypertension, pheochromocytoma, thyrotoxicosis and/or patients taking any medication that could affect the pressor response unless patients are being monitored for potential increases in blood pressure. Caution and close monitoring are recommended when prescribing this agent to these patients.
Linezolid drug interactions
There are 519 drug interactions with linezolid.
Linezolid disease interactions
There are 12 disease interactions with linezolid which include:
- colitis
- bone marrow suppression
- acidosis
- carcinoid syndrome
- hemodialysis
- hypertension
- hypoglycemia
- liver disease
- MAOI activity
- neuropathy
- renal dysfunction
- seizures
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Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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