About tedizolid phosphate
Oxazolidinone antibiotic
Used for
- Treats certain bacterial skin infections in adults and children aged 12 years or older.
Usual adult dose
200 mg by mouth once daily for 6 days.
Usual dose in children
Age 12 years or older: 200 mg by mouth once daily for 6 days. Not established for younger children.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
Important warnings
- Use only for susceptible bacterial infections; it does not treat viral illnesses.
- Prolonged use may cause low blood counts or nerve problems.
- Tell a clinician about medicines that increase serotonin or affect blood clotting.
- Antibiotic use can cause severe diarrhea, including from C. difficile.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy information is limited; use only when clearly needed after weighing benefits and risks.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether tedizolid passes into breast milk; discuss possible infant risks with a clinician.
Interactions
- Serotonergic medicines may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.
- Tedizolid may affect medicines transported by BCRP, including rosuvastatin.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.