Linezolid Flashcards
1
Q
What can Linezolid cause
A
- Optic neuropathy
- Blood Dyscrasia
2
Q
How to deal with Linezolid induced Optic Neuropathy
A
- report visual symptoms
- monitor regularly if treatment more than 28 days
3
Q
How to deal with Linezolid induced Blood Dyscrasia
A
- monitor full blood count weekly
- monitor regularly if treatment is more than 10 to 14 days
4
Q
Interactions of Linezolid
A
- Tyramine rich foods
- Serotonin syndrome causing medication
5
Q
Foods that have high Tyramine
A
- mature cheese
- marmite
- yeast extract
- fermented soya bean
