Oxazolidinone's

Question 1

What are the Oxazolidinone’s?

Answer 1

Linezolid, Tidezolid

Question 2

What are the side effects of Oxazolidinone’s?

Answer 2

Blurry vision, photosensitivity, conjunctivitis, abd pain, GI distress, C-diff, Steven-Johnson syndrome, thrombocytopenia (special about this class)

Question 3

What are the nsg of Oxazolidinone’s?

Answer 3

Increases effects of digoxin, warfarin, and cyclosporine. Decreases effects of PCN’s and clindamycin.
Monitor for liver enzymes.
Avoid giving excess Tylenol (can increase hepatic dysfunction).
Avoid alcohol.
Monitor for serotonin syndrome (Increased body temp, agitation, dilated pupils, diarrhea)