Linezolid interactions

Linezolid (Zyvox), an antibiotic has 155 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 74 major, 75 moderate, 6 minor, and 0 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.

Major interactions (74)

  • Amitriptylinetricyclic antidepressantMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome: Monitor patients taking Linezolid injection concomitantly with serotonergic agents for signs of serotonin syndrome. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Hypersensitivity reactions such as angioedema and anaphylactic reactions have been reported in patients treated with other amphetamine products [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )] . taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), or within 14 days of stopping MAOIs (including MAOIs such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue), because of an increased risk of hypertensive… (Amphetamine and dextroamphetamine label, Contraindications)

  • Atomoxetinenorepinephrine reuptake inhibitorMajor

    Taking, or within 14 days of stopping, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) [see Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Atomoxetine label, Contraindications)

  • BuprenorphineopioidMajor

    Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) Clinical Impact: MAOI interactions with opioids may manifest as serotonin syndrome opioid toxicity (e.g., respiratory depression, coma) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. (Buprenorphine label, Drug interactions)

  • Examples: phenelzine, tranylcypromine, linezolid Muscle Relaxants Clinical Impact: Buprenorphine may enhance the neuromuscular blocking action of skeletal muscle relaxants and produce an increased degree of respiratory depression. (Buprenorphine and naloxone label, Drug interactions)

  • BupropionantidepressantMajor

    Starting bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) in a patient treated with reversible MAOIs such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue is contraindicated [see Dosage and Administration (2.8), Warnings and Precautions (5.4), and Drug Interactions (7.6)] . (Bupropion label, Contraindications)

  • Buspironeserotonergic drugMajor

    Starting buspirone in a patient who is being treated with reversible MAOIs such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue is also contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome. (Buspirone label, Contraindications)

  • ButorphanolopioidMajor

    …medical attention if they ‎experience symptoms of hyperalgesia, including worsening pain, increased ‎sensitivity to pain, or new pain [see WARNINGS ; ADVERSE REACTIONS ].‎ Serotonin Syndrome Inform patients that butorphanol tartrate could cause a rare but potentially life-threatening condition resulting from concomitant administration of serotonergic drugs. (Butorphanol label, Precautions)

  • CarbamazepineanticonvulsantMajor

    Concomitant use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). (Carbamazepine label, Contraindications)

  • Carbidopa and levodopadopaminergic drugMajor

    DUOPA is contraindicated in patients who are currently taking a nonselective monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor (e.g., phenelzine and tranylcypromine) or have recently (within 2 weeks) taken a nonselective MAO inhibitor. (Carbidopa and levodopa label, Contraindications)

  • CitalopramSSRIMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome: Monitor patients taking Linezolid injection concomitantly with serotonergic agents for signs of serotonin syndrome. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CodeineopioidMajor

    • Concurrent use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or use of MAOIs within the last 14 days [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 ), Drug Interactions ( 7 )]. (Codeine label, Contraindications)

  • Cyclobenzaprinemuscle relaxantMajor

    Concomitant use of monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors or within 14 days after discontinuation of a MAO inhibitor. (Cyclobenzaprine label, Contraindications)

  • DesvenlafaxineSNRIMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome: Monitor patients taking Linezolid injection concomitantly with serotonergic agents for signs of serotonin syndrome. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DeutetrabenazineVMAT2 inhibitorMajor

    Taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). (Deutetrabenazine label, Contraindications)

  • DexmethylphenidateCNS stimulantMajor

    • Concomitant treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or within 14 days following discontinuation of treatment with an MAOI, because of the risk of hypertensive crises [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 )] . (Dexmethylphenidate label, Contraindications)

  • Dextromethorphanserotonergic drugMajor

    Warnings Do not use if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. (Dextromethorphan label, Warnings)

  • Doxepintricyclic antidepressantMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome: Monitor patients taking Linezolid injection concomitantly with serotonergic agents for signs of serotonin syndrome. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DroxidopasympathomimeticMajor

    However, based on mechanism of action, the use of non-selective MAO inhibitors and linezolid should be avoided as there is a potential for increased blood pressure when taken with NORTHERA. (Droxidopa label, Drug interactions)

  • DuloxetineSNRIMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome: Monitor patients taking Linezolid injection concomitantly with serotonergic agents for signs of serotonin syndrome. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EletriptantriptanMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome: Monitor patients taking Linezolid injection concomitantly with serotonergic agents for signs of serotonin syndrome. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EscitalopramSSRIMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome: Monitor patients taking Linezolid injection concomitantly with serotonergic agents for signs of serotonin syndrome. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FentanylopioidMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome : Potentially life-threatening condition could result from concomitant serotonergic drug administration. (Fentanyl label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FluoxetineSSRIMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome: Monitor patients taking Linezolid injection concomitantly with serotonergic agents for signs of serotonin syndrome. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • FluvoxamineSSRIMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome: Monitor patients taking Linezolid injection concomitantly with serotonergic agents for signs of serotonin syndrome. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • GranisetronQT-prolonging drugMajor

    Patients should be monitored for the emergence of serotonin syndrome, especially with concomitant use of granisetron and other serotonergic drugs. (Granisetron label, Warnings and precautions)

  • The use of hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets is not recommended for patients taking MAOIs or within 14 days of stopping such treatment. (Hydrocodone and acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)

  • HydromorphoneopioidMajor

    Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) Clinical Impact: MAOI interactions with opioids may manifest as serotonin syndrome or opioid toxicity (e.g., respiratory depression, coma) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )]. (Hydromorphone label, Drug interactions)

  • LevomilnacipranSNRIMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome: Monitor patients taking Linezolid injection concomitantly with serotonergic agents for signs of serotonin syndrome. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LevorphanolopioidMajor

    Serotonin Syndrome Inform patients that opioids could cause a rare but potentially life-threatening condition resulting from concomitant administration of serotonergic drugs. (Levorphanol label, Precautions)

  • LisdexamfetamineCNS stimulantMajor

    • Patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), or within 14 days of stopping MAOIs (including MAOIs such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue), because of an increased risk of hypertensive crisis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) and Drug Interactions (7.1) ] . (Lisdexamfetamine label, Contraindications)

  • Lithiumserotonergic drugMajor

    If concomitant use of lithium with other serotonergic drugs is clinically warranted, inform patients of the increased risk for serotonin syndrome and monitor for symptoms. (Lithium label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MeperidineopioidMajor

    Concomitant Use of DEMEROL Injection with Monoamine Oxidase (MAO) Inhibitors Concomitant use of DEMEROL Injection with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors can result in coma, severe respiratory depression, cyanosis, and hypotension. (Meperidine label, Boxed warning)

  • MethadoneopioidMajor

    Serotonin Syndrome : Potentially life-threatening condition could result from concomitant serotonergic drug administration. (Methadone label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MethyldopaantihypertensiveMajor

    CONTRAINDICATIONS Methyldopa is contraindicated in patients: – with active hepatic disease, such as acute hepatitis and active cirrhosis. – with liver disorders previously associated with methyldopa therapy (see WARNINGS ). – with hypersensitivity to any component of this product. – on therapy with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors. (Methyldopa label, Contraindications)

  • MethylphenidateCNS stimulantMajor

    Concomitant treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), and also within a minimum of 14 days following discontinuation of treatment with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor because of the risk of hypertensive crisis [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ]. (Methylphenidate label, Contraindications)

  • Metoclopramidedopamine antagonistMajor

    In one study in hypertensive patients, intravenously administered metoclopramide was shown to release catecholamines; hence, avoid use in patients with hypertension or in patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 )] . (Metoclopramide label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Midodrinealpha-adrenergic agonistMajor

    Avoid use of MAO inhibitors or linezolid with midodrine. (Midodrine label, Drug interactions)

  • MirtazapineantidepressantMajor

    REMERON/REMERONSolTab is contraindicated in patients: Taking, or within 14 days of stopping, MAOIs (including the MAOIs linezolid and intravenous methylene blue) because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) , Drug Interactions (7) ] . (Mirtazapine label, Contraindications)

  • MorphineopioidMajor

    • Concurrent use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or use of MAOIs within the last 14 days [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7 )]. (Morphine label, Contraindications)

  • NalbuphineopioidMajor

    Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) MAOI (e.g., phenelzine, tranylcypromine, linezolid) interactions with opioids may manifest as serotonin syndrome [see PRECAUTIONS; Drug Interactions ] or opioid toxicity (e.g., respiratory depression, coma [see WARNINGS ]). (Nalbuphine label, Drug interactions)

  • Naltrexone and bupropionopioid antagonistMajor

    Starting CONTRAVE in a patient treated with reversible MAOIs such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue is also contraindicated [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) , Drug Interactions (7.1) ] Known allergy to bupropion, naltrexone or any other component of CONTRAVE. (Naltrexone and bupropion label, Contraindications)

  • Nortriptylinetricyclic antidepressantMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome: Monitor patients taking Linezolid injection concomitantly with serotonergic agents for signs of serotonin syndrome. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • OliceridineopioidMajor

    Serotonergic Drugs : Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. (Oliceridine label, Drug interactions)

  • OndansetronQT-prolonging drugMajor

    Patients should be monitored for the emergence of serotonin syndrome, especially with concomitant use of Ondansetron Injection and other serotonergic drugs. (Ondansetron label, Warnings and precautions)

  • OxycodoneopioidMajor

    Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) Clinical Impact: MAOI interactions with opioids may manifest as serotonin syndrome or opioid toxicity (e.g., respiratory depression, coma) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . (Oxycodone label, Drug interactions)

  • Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) Clinical Impact: MAOI interactions with opioids may manifest as serotonin syndrome or opioid toxicity (e.g., respiratory depression, coma) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2)]. (Oxycodone and acetaminophen label, Drug interactions)

  • OxymorphoneopioidMajor

    Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) Clinical Impact: MAOI interactions with opioids may manifest as serotonin syndrome or opioid toxicity (e.g., respiratory depression, coma) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. (Oxymorphone label, Drug interactions)

  • ParoxetineSSRIMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome: Monitor patients taking Linezolid injection concomitantly with serotonergic agents for signs of serotonin syndrome. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Pentazocine and naloxoneopioidMajor

    Serotonin Syndrome Inform patients that opioids could cause a rare but potentially life-threatening condition resulting from concomitant administration of serotonergic drugs. (Pentazocine and naloxone label, Precautions)

  • PhenelzineMAO inhibitorMajor

    Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors Linezolid should not be used in patients taking any medicinal product which inhibits monoamine oxidases A or B (e.g., phenelzine, isocarboxazid) or within two weeks of taking any such medicinal product. (Linezolid label, Contraindications)

  • PhentermineCNS stimulantMajor

    …cardiovascular disease (e.g., coronary artery disease, stroke, arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, uncontrolled hypertension) • During or within 14 days following the administration of monoamine oxidase inhibitors • Hyperthyroidism • Glaucoma • Agitated states • History of drug abuse • Pregnancy [ see Use in Specific Populations () ] • Nursing [ see Use in Specific… (Phentermine label, Contraindications)

  • Phentermine and topiramateCNS stimulantMajor

    …Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Use in Specific Populations (8.1) ] With glaucoma [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] With hyperthyroidism Taking or within 14 days of stopping a monoamine oxidase inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7) ] With known hypersensitivity to phentermine, topiramate or any of the excipients in phentermine and topiramate extended-release… (Phentermine and topiramate label, Contraindications)

  • PseudoephedrinedecongestantMajor

    …uncontrolled hypertension, pheochromocytoma, thyrotoxicosis and/or patients taking any of the following types of medications: directly and indirectly acting sympathomimetic agents (e.g., pseudoephedrine), vasopressive agents (e.g., epinephrine, norepinephrine), dopaminergic agents (e.g., dopamine, dobutamine) [ see Drug Interactions (7) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)… (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RasagilineMAO inhibitorMajor

    John’s wort, cyclobenzaprine, or another (selective or non-selective) MAO inhibitor ( 4 ) (Rasagiline label, Contraindications)

  • RizatriptantriptanMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome: Monitor patients taking Linezolid injection concomitantly with serotonergic agents for signs of serotonin syndrome. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • SelegilineMAO inhibitorMajor

    MAO Inhibitors ZELAPAR is contraindicated for concomitant use with other drugs in the MAOI class or other drugs that are potent inhibitors of monoamine oxidase (including linezolid, an oxazolidinone antibacterial, which also has reversible nonselective MAO inhibition activity) because of the increased risk for hypertensive crisis [see Contraindications (4) and… (Selegiline label, Drug interactions)

  • SertralineSSRIMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome: Monitor patients taking Linezolid injection concomitantly with serotonergic agents for signs of serotonin syndrome. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • SolriamfetolCNS stimulantMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome: Monitor patients taking Linezolid injection concomitantly with serotonergic agents for signs of serotonin syndrome. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • St. John's wortHerbal and supplementMajor

    Combining St. John's wort with antidepressants and other serotonergic drugs increases the risk of serotonin syndrome. (NCCIH, St. John's Wort)

  • SumatriptantriptanMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome: Monitor patients taking Linezolid injection concomitantly with serotonergic agents for signs of serotonin syndrome. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Sumatriptan and naproxentriptanMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome: Monitor patients taking Linezolid injection concomitantly with serotonergic agents for signs of serotonin syndrome. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TapentadolopioidMajor

    …suspected paralytic ileus [see Warnings and Precautions (5.12) ] Hypersensitivity to tapentadol (e.g., anaphylaxis, angioedema) or to any other ingredients of the product [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] Concurrent use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or use of MAOIs within the last 14 days [see Drug Interactions (7) ] Significant respiratory depression ( 4 ) (Tapentadol label, Contraindications)

  • TetrabenazineVMAT2 inhibitorMajor

    • Taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). (Tetrabenazine label, Contraindications)

  • TramadolopioidMajor

    …gastrointestinal obstruction, including paralytic ileus [see Warnings and Precautions (5.16) ] Hypersensitivity to tramadol (e.g., anaphylaxis) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.17) , Adverse Reactions (6) ] Concurrent use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or use within the last 14 days [see Drug Interactions (7) ] Children younger than 12 years of age. (Tramadol label, Contraindications)

  • TranylcypromineMAO inhibitorMajor

    Need for Emergency Treatment with Contraindicated Drugs If in the absence of therapeutic alternatives emergency treatment with a contraindicated product (e.g., linezolid, intravenous methylene blue, direct-acting sympathomimetic drugs such as epinephrine) becomes necessary and cannot be delayed, discontinue tranylcypromine sulfate tablets as soon as possible… (Tranylcypromine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TrazodoneantidepressantMajor

    Intervention: RALDESY is contraindicated in patients taking MAOIs, including MAOIs such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue [see Contraindications (4) , Dosage and Administration ( 2.3 , 2.4) , and Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. (Trazodone label, Drug interactions)

  • ValbenazineVMAT2 inhibitorMajor

    Dose adjustments due to drug interactions ( 2.4 , 7.1 ): Factors Dose Adjustments for INGREZZA and INGREZZA SPRINKLE Use of MAOIs with INGREZZA or INGREZZA SPRINKLE Avoid concomitant use with MAOIs. (Valbenazine label, Drug interactions)

  • VenlafaxineSNRIMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome: Monitor patients taking Linezolid injection concomitantly with serotonergic agents for signs of serotonin syndrome. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • VilazodoneSSRIMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome: Monitor patients taking Linezolid injection concomitantly with serotonergic agents for signs of serotonin syndrome. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Viloxazinenorepinephrine reuptake inhibitorMajor

    Qelbree is contraindicated in patients: receiving concomitant treatment with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI), or within 14 days following discontinuing an MAOI, because of an increased risk of hypertensive crisis [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ] . receiving concomitant administration of sensitive CYP1A2 substrates or CYP1A2 substrates with a narrow therapeutic… (Viloxazine label, Contraindications)

  • VortioxetineantidepressantMajor

    Starting TRINTELLIX in a patient who is being treated with MAOIs such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue is also contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] . (Vortioxetine label, Contraindications)

  • ZiprasidoneantipsychoticMajor

    • Concomitant use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), or use within 14 days of stopping MAOIs. (Ziprasidone label, Contraindications)

  • ZolmitriptantriptanMajor

    • Serotonin Syndrome: Monitor patients taking Linezolid injection concomitantly with serotonergic agents for signs of serotonin syndrome. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

Moderate interactions (75)

  • AcarboseantidiabeticModerate

    • Hypoglycemia: Postmarketing cases of symptomatic hypoglycemia have been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Acetazolamidecarbonic anhydrase inhibitorModerate

    Monitor serum sodium levels regularly in the elderly, in patients taking diuretics, and in other patients at risk of hyponatremia and/or SIADH while taking Linezolid injection. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Albuterolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    …administered to patients with uncontrolled hypertension, pheochromocytoma, thyrotoxicosis and/or patients taking any of the following types of medications: directly and indirectly acting sympathomimetic agents (e.g., pseudoephedrine), vasopressive agents (e.g., epinephrine, norepinephrine), dopaminergic agents (e.g., dopamine, dobutamine) [ see Drug Interactions (7)… (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • AmantadineanticholinergicModerate

    …hypertension, pheochromocytoma, thyrotoxicosis and/or patients taking any of the following types of medications: directly and indirectly acting sympathomimetic agents (e.g., pseudoephedrine), vasopressive agents (e.g., epinephrine, norepinephrine), dopaminergic agents (e.g., dopamine, dobutamine) [ see Drug Interactions (7) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Amiloridepotassium-sparing diureticModerate

    Monitor serum sodium levels regularly in the elderly, in patients taking diuretics, and in other patients at risk of hyponatremia and/or SIADH while taking Linezolid injection. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ArmodafinilCNS stimulantModerate

    …administered to patients with uncontrolled hypertension, pheochromocytoma, thyrotoxicosis and/or patients taking any of the following types of medications: directly and indirectly acting sympathomimetic agents (e.g., pseudoephedrine), vasopressive agents (e.g., epinephrine, norepinephrine), dopaminergic agents (e.g., dopamine, dobutamine) [ see Drug Interactions (7)… (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazidebeta blockerModerate

    Monitor serum sodium levels regularly in the elderly, in patients taking diuretics, and in other patients at risk of hyponatremia and/or SIADH while taking Linezolid injection. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Brimonidinealpha-adrenergic agonistModerate

    Monoamine oxidase inhibitors may result in increased hypotension. (Brimonidine label, Drug interactions)

  • Budesonide and formoterolcorticosteroidModerate

    …administered to patients with uncontrolled hypertension, pheochromocytoma, thyrotoxicosis and/or patients taking any of the following types of medications: directly and indirectly acting sympathomimetic agents (e.g., pseudoephedrine), vasopressive agents (e.g., epinephrine, norepinephrine), dopaminergic agents (e.g., dopamine, dobutamine) [ see Drug Interactions (7)… (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Bumetanideloop diureticModerate

    Monitor serum sodium levels regularly in the elderly, in patients taking diuretics, and in other patients at risk of hyponatremia and/or SIADH while taking Linezolid injection. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeinebarbiturateModerate

    …administered to patients with uncontrolled hypertension, pheochromocytoma, thyrotoxicosis and/or patients taking any of the following types of medications: directly and indirectly acting sympathomimetic agents (e.g., pseudoephedrine), vasopressive agents (e.g., epinephrine, norepinephrine), dopaminergic agents (e.g., dopamine, dobutamine) [ see Drug Interactions (7)… (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Cabergolinedopamine agonistModerate

    …hypertension, pheochromocytoma, thyrotoxicosis and/or patients taking any of the following types of medications: directly and indirectly acting sympathomimetic agents (e.g., pseudoephedrine), vasopressive agents (e.g., epinephrine, norepinephrine), dopaminergic agents (e.g., dopamine, dobutamine) [ see Drug Interactions (7) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • CanagliflozinSGLT2 inhibitorModerate

    • Hypoglycemia: Postmarketing cases of symptomatic hypoglycemia have been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Carvedilolbeta blockerModerate

    Hypotensive agents (e.g., reserpine, MAO inhibitors, clonidine) may increase the risk of hypotension and/or severe bradycardia. (Carvedilol label, Drug interactions)

  • Chlorthalidonethiazide diureticModerate

    Monitor serum sodium levels regularly in the elderly, in patients taking diuretics, and in other patients at risk of hyponatremia and/or SIADH while taking Linezolid injection. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ClonazepambenzodiazepineModerate

    …Interactions The CNS-depressant action of the benzodiazepine class of drugs may be potentiated by alcohol, narcotics, barbiturates, nonbarbiturate hypnotics, antianxiety agents, the phenothiazines, thioxanthene and butyrophenone classes of antipsychotic agents, monoamine oxidase inhibitors and the tricyclic antidepressants, and by other anticonvulsant drugs. (Clonazepam label, Drug interactions)

  • DapagliflozinSGLT2 inhibitorModerate

    • Hypoglycemia: Postmarketing cases of symptomatic hypoglycemia have been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • DiazepambenzodiazepineModerate

    …be given to the pharmacology of the agents employed particularly with compounds that may potentiate or be potentiated by the action of Valium, such as phenothiazines, antipsychotics, anxiolytics/sedatives, hypnotics, anticonvulsants, narcotic analgesics, anesthetics, sedative antihistamines, narcotics, barbiturates, MAO inhibitors and other antidepressants. (Diazepam label, Drug interactions)

  • DicyclomineanticholinergicModerate

    …drugs including dicyclomine hydrochloride: amantadine, antiarrhythmic agents of Class I (e.g., quinidine), antihistamines, antipsychotic agents (e.g., phenothiazines), benzodiazepines, MAO inhibitors, narcotic analgesics (e.g., meperidine), nitrates and nitrites, sympathomimetic agents, tricyclic antidepressants, and other drugs having anticholinergic activity. (Dicyclomine label, Drug interactions)

  • DiphenhydramineantihistamineModerate

    MAO inhibitors prolong and intensify the anticholinergic (drying) effects of antihistamines. (Diphenhydramine label, Drug interactions)

  • DulaglutideGLP-1 receptor agonistModerate

    • Hypoglycemia: Postmarketing cases of symptomatic hypoglycemia have been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EmpagliflozinSGLT2 inhibitorModerate

    • Hypoglycemia: Postmarketing cases of symptomatic hypoglycemia have been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Empagliflozin and metforminSGLT2 inhibitorModerate

    • Hypoglycemia: Postmarketing cases of symptomatic hypoglycemia have been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EpinephrinesympathomimeticModerate

    …administered to patients with uncontrolled hypertension, pheochromocytoma, thyrotoxicosis and/or patients taking any of the following types of medications: directly and indirectly acting sympathomimetic agents (e.g., pseudoephedrine), vasopressive agents (e.g., epinephrine, norepinephrine), dopaminergic agents (e.g., dopamine, dobutamine) [ see Drug Interactions (7)… (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Eplerenonealdosterone antagonistModerate

    Monitor serum sodium levels regularly in the elderly, in patients taking diuretics, and in other patients at risk of hyponatremia and/or SIADH while taking Linezolid injection. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Ethacrynic acidloop diureticModerate

    Monitor serum sodium levels regularly in the elderly, in patients taking diuretics, and in other patients at risk of hyponatremia and/or SIADH while taking Linezolid injection. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ExenatideGLP-1 receptor agonistModerate

    • Hypoglycemia: Postmarketing cases of symptomatic hypoglycemia have been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Fluticasone and salmeterolcorticosteroidModerate

    …administered to patients with uncontrolled hypertension, pheochromocytoma, thyrotoxicosis and/or patients taking any of the following types of medications: directly and indirectly acting sympathomimetic agents (e.g., pseudoephedrine), vasopressive agents (e.g., epinephrine, norepinephrine), dopaminergic agents (e.g., dopamine, dobutamine) [ see Drug Interactions (7)… (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Formoterolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    …administered to patients with uncontrolled hypertension, pheochromocytoma, thyrotoxicosis and/or patients taking any of the following types of medications: directly and indirectly acting sympathomimetic agents (e.g., pseudoephedrine), vasopressive agents (e.g., epinephrine, norepinephrine), dopaminergic agents (e.g., dopamine, dobutamine) [ see Drug Interactions (7)… (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Furosemideloop diureticModerate

    Monitor serum sodium levels regularly in the elderly, in patients taking diuretics, and in other patients at risk of hyponatremia and/or SIADH while taking Linezolid injection. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • GlimepiridesulfonylureaModerate

    • Hypoglycemia: Postmarketing cases of symptomatic hypoglycemia have been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • GlipizidesulfonylureaModerate

    • Hypoglycemia: Postmarketing cases of symptomatic hypoglycemia have been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • GlyburidesulfonylureaModerate

    • Hypoglycemia: Postmarketing cases of symptomatic hypoglycemia have been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Glyburide and metforminsulfonylureaModerate

    • Hypoglycemia: Postmarketing cases of symptomatic hypoglycemia have been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • HydralazinevasodilatorModerate

    Drug Interactions MAO inhibitors should be used with caution in patients receiving hydralazine. (Hydralazine label, Drug interactions)

  • Hydrochlorothiazidethiazide diureticModerate

    Monitor serum sodium levels regularly in the elderly, in patients taking diuretics, and in other patients at risk of hyponatremia and/or SIADH while taking Linezolid injection. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Indapamidethiazide diureticModerate

    Monitor serum sodium levels regularly in the elderly, in patients taking diuretics, and in other patients at risk of hyponatremia and/or SIADH while taking Linezolid injection. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Insulin aspartinsulinModerate

    • Hypoglycemia: Postmarketing cases of symptomatic hypoglycemia have been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Insulin degludecinsulinModerate

    • Hypoglycemia: Postmarketing cases of symptomatic hypoglycemia have been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Insulin detemirinsulinModerate

    • Hypoglycemia: Postmarketing cases of symptomatic hypoglycemia have been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Insulin glargineinsulinModerate

    • Hypoglycemia: Postmarketing cases of symptomatic hypoglycemia have been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Insulin lisproinsulinModerate

    • Hypoglycemia: Postmarketing cases of symptomatic hypoglycemia have been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Insulin regular (human)insulinModerate

    • Hypoglycemia: Postmarketing cases of symptomatic hypoglycemia have been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Levalbuterolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    …administered to patients with uncontrolled hypertension, pheochromocytoma, thyrotoxicosis and/or patients taking any of the following types of medications: directly and indirectly acting sympathomimetic agents (e.g., pseudoephedrine), vasopressive agents (e.g., epinephrine, norepinephrine), dopaminergic agents (e.g., dopamine, dobutamine) [ see Drug Interactions (7)… (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Lidocainelocal anestheticModerate

    Clinically Significant Drug Interactions The administration of local anesthetic solutions containing epinephrine or norepinephrine to patients receiving monoamine oxidase inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants may produce severe, prolonged hypertension. (Lidocaine label, Drug interactions)

  • LinagliptinDPP-4 inhibitorModerate

    • Hypoglycemia: Postmarketing cases of symptomatic hypoglycemia have been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • LiraglutideGLP-1 receptor agonistModerate

    • Hypoglycemia: Postmarketing cases of symptomatic hypoglycemia have been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazideACE inhibitorModerate

    Monitor serum sodium levels regularly in the elderly, in patients taking diuretics, and in other patients at risk of hyponatremia and/or SIADH while taking Linezolid injection. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Losartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Monitor serum sodium levels regularly in the elderly, in patients taking diuretics, and in other patients at risk of hyponatremia and/or SIADH while taking Linezolid injection. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • MetforminbiguanideModerate

    • Hypoglycemia: Postmarketing cases of symptomatic hypoglycemia have been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Metolazonethiazide diureticModerate

    Monitor serum sodium levels regularly in the elderly, in patients taking diuretics, and in other patients at risk of hyponatremia and/or SIADH while taking Linezolid injection. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Metoprololbeta blockerModerate

    Catecholamine depleting drugs (e.g., reserpine, monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors) may have an additive effect when given with beta-blocking agents. (Metoprolol label, Drug interactions)

  • Mirabegronbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    …administered to patients with uncontrolled hypertension, pheochromocytoma, thyrotoxicosis and/or patients taking any of the following types of medications: directly and indirectly acting sympathomimetic agents (e.g., pseudoephedrine), vasopressive agents (e.g., epinephrine, norepinephrine), dopaminergic agents (e.g., dopamine, dobutamine) [ see Drug Interactions (7)… (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ModafinilCNS stimulantModerate

    …administered to patients with uncontrolled hypertension, pheochromocytoma, thyrotoxicosis and/or patients taking any of the following types of medications: directly and indirectly acting sympathomimetic agents (e.g., pseudoephedrine), vasopressive agents (e.g., epinephrine, norepinephrine), dopaminergic agents (e.g., dopamine, dobutamine) [ see Drug Interactions (7)… (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PhenylephrinedecongestantModerate

    …administered to patients with uncontrolled hypertension, pheochromocytoma, thyrotoxicosis and/or patients taking any of the following types of medications: directly and indirectly acting sympathomimetic agents (e.g., pseudoephedrine), vasopressive agents (e.g., epinephrine, norepinephrine), dopaminergic agents (e.g., dopamine, dobutamine) [ see Drug Interactions (7)… (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PioglitazonethiazolidinedioneModerate

    • Hypoglycemia: Postmarketing cases of symptomatic hypoglycemia have been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Pioglitazone and metforminthiazolidinedioneModerate

    • Hypoglycemia: Postmarketing cases of symptomatic hypoglycemia have been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Pramipexoledopamine agonistModerate

    …hypertension, pheochromocytoma, thyrotoxicosis and/or patients taking any of the following types of medications: directly and indirectly acting sympathomimetic agents (e.g., pseudoephedrine), vasopressive agents (e.g., epinephrine, norepinephrine), dopaminergic agents (e.g., dopamine, dobutamine) [ see Drug Interactions (7) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • PromethazineantihistamineModerate

    Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI) Drug interactions, including an increased incidence of extrapyramidal effects, have been reported when some MAOI and phenothiazines are used concomitantly. (Promethazine label, Drug interactions)

  • RepaglinidemeglitinideModerate

    • Hypoglycemia: Postmarketing cases of symptomatic hypoglycemia have been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Ropiniroledopamine agonistModerate

    …hypertension, pheochromocytoma, thyrotoxicosis and/or patients taking any of the following types of medications: directly and indirectly acting sympathomimetic agents (e.g., pseudoephedrine), vasopressive agents (e.g., epinephrine, norepinephrine), dopaminergic agents (e.g., dopamine, dobutamine) [ see Drug Interactions (7) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Salmeterolbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    …administered to patients with uncontrolled hypertension, pheochromocytoma, thyrotoxicosis and/or patients taking any of the following types of medications: directly and indirectly acting sympathomimetic agents (e.g., pseudoephedrine), vasopressive agents (e.g., epinephrine, norepinephrine), dopaminergic agents (e.g., dopamine, dobutamine) [ see Drug Interactions (7)… (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • SemaglutideGLP-1 receptor agonistModerate

    • Hypoglycemia: Postmarketing cases of symptomatic hypoglycemia have been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • SitagliptinDPP-4 inhibitorModerate

    • Hypoglycemia: Postmarketing cases of symptomatic hypoglycemia have been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Sitagliptin and metforminDPP-4 inhibitorModerate

    • Hypoglycemia: Postmarketing cases of symptomatic hypoglycemia have been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Spironolactonealdosterone antagonistModerate

    Monitor serum sodium levels regularly in the elderly, in patients taking diuretics, and in other patients at risk of hyponatremia and/or SIADH while taking Linezolid injection. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Spironolactone and hydrochlorothiazidealdosterone antagonistModerate

    Monitor serum sodium levels regularly in the elderly, in patients taking diuretics, and in other patients at risk of hyponatremia and/or SIADH while taking Linezolid injection. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Terbutalinebeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    …administered to patients with uncontrolled hypertension, pheochromocytoma, thyrotoxicosis and/or patients taking any of the following types of medications: directly and indirectly acting sympathomimetic agents (e.g., pseudoephedrine), vasopressive agents (e.g., epinephrine, norepinephrine), dopaminergic agents (e.g., dopamine, dobutamine) [ see Drug Interactions (7)… (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • TirzepatideGLP-1 receptor agonistModerate

    • Hypoglycemia: Postmarketing cases of symptomatic hypoglycemia have been reported in patients with diabetes mellitus receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Torsemideloop diureticModerate

    Monitor serum sodium levels regularly in the elderly, in patients taking diuretics, and in other patients at risk of hyponatremia and/or SIADH while taking Linezolid injection. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Triamterenepotassium-sparing diureticModerate

    Monitor serum sodium levels regularly in the elderly, in patients taking diuretics, and in other patients at risk of hyponatremia and/or SIADH while taking Linezolid injection. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazidepotassium-sparing diureticModerate

    Monitor serum sodium levels regularly in the elderly, in patients taking diuretics, and in other patients at risk of hyponatremia and/or SIADH while taking Linezolid injection. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Umeclidinium and vilanterolanticholinergicModerate

    …administered to patients with uncontrolled hypertension, pheochromocytoma, thyrotoxicosis and/or patients taking any of the following types of medications: directly and indirectly acting sympathomimetic agents (e.g., pseudoephedrine), vasopressive agents (e.g., epinephrine, norepinephrine), dopaminergic agents (e.g., dopamine, dobutamine) [ see Drug Interactions (7)… (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazideangiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)Moderate

    Monitor serum sodium levels regularly in the elderly, in patients taking diuretics, and in other patients at risk of hyponatremia and/or SIADH while taking Linezolid injection. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Vibegronbeta-adrenergic agonistModerate

    …administered to patients with uncontrolled hypertension, pheochromocytoma, thyrotoxicosis and/or patients taking any of the following types of medications: directly and indirectly acting sympathomimetic agents (e.g., pseudoephedrine), vasopressive agents (e.g., epinephrine, norepinephrine), dopaminergic agents (e.g., dopamine, dobutamine) [ see Drug Interactions (7)… (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

Minor mentions (6)

  • Dicloxacillinpenicillin antibioticMinor

    …Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections, Including Those With Catheter-Site Infections An imbalance in mortality was seen in patients treated with linezolid relative to vancomycin/dicloxacillin/oxacillin in an open-label study in seriously ill patients with intravascular catheter-related infections [78/363 (21.5%) vs. 58/363 (16.0%); odds ratio 1.426, 95% CI… (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • EluxadolineopioidMinor

    Commonly used serotonergic agents include serotonin reuptake inhibitors, serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants, buspirone, serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonists (triptans), and opioids, including meperidine. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Propranololbeta blockerMinor

    Antidepressants: The hypotensive effect of MAO inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants may be exacerbated when administered with beta-blockers. (Propranolol label, Drug interactions)

  • TerbinafineantifungalMinor

    Drugs predominantly metabolized by the CYP450 2D6 isozyme include the following drug classes: tricyclic antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, beta-blockers, antiarrhythmics class 1C (e.g., flecainide and propafenone) and monoamine oxidase inhibitors Type B. (Terbinafine label, Drug interactions)

  • TrihexyphenidylanticholinergicMinor

    Monoamine oxidase inhibitors and tricyclic antidepressants possessing significant anticholinergic activity may intensify the anticholinergic effects of antidyskinetic agents because of the secondary anticholinergic activities of these medications. (Trihexyphenidyl label, Drug interactions)

  • VancomycinantibioticMinor

    …Patients With Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections, Including Those With Catheter-Site Infections An imbalance in mortality was seen in patients treated with linezolid relative to vancomycin/dicloxacillin/oxacillin in an open-label study in seriously ill patients with intravascular catheter-related infections [78/363 (21.5%) vs. 58/363 (16.0%); odds ratio 1.426,… (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

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