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Zyvox |
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- Description - |
Zyvox is a member of a new class of antibioticscalled oxazolidinones. It is used to treat certain types of pneumonia, some forms of skin infection, and infections involving certain strains of a germcalled Enterococcus faecium.
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Diarrhea,headache,nausea,vomiting |
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Serotonin-boosting antidepressants such as Paxil, Prozac, and Zoloft, as well as other antidepressants such as Elavil and Tofranil
Decongestants such as Sudafed and Entex
Over-the-counter cold medicines and cough syrups that contain pseudoephedrine
While taking Zyvox, it's important to avoid eating large amounts of foods that contain a chemical called"tyramine." Food products high in tyramine include aged cheese, fermented or air-dried meats such as drysausage, sauerkraut, soy sauce, red wine, tap beers, and any protein-rich food that has been improperly refrigerated.
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Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group |
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235 East 42nd Street |
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New York, NY 10017-5755 |
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USA |
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