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Licorice and Zyvox (Linezolid Suspension)

Determining the interaction of Licorice and Zyvox (Linezolid Suspension) and the possibility of their joint administration.

Check result:
Licorice <> Zyvox (Linezolid Suspension)
Relevance: 04.06.2022 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.

Consumer:

Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.

Professional:

Some phenolic components of licorice may have monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) activity, in vitro. The clinical significance is unknown. Until more information is available, the concomitant use with other MAOIs should be approached cautiously.

References
  • Miller LG "Herbal medicinals: selected clinical considerations focusing on known or potential drug-herb interactions." Arch Intern Med 158 (1998): 2200-11
Licorice

Generic Name: licorice

Brand name:

Synonyms: n.a.

Zyvox (Linezolid Suspension)

Generic Name: linezolid

Brand name: Zyvox

Synonyms: Zyvox

In the course of checking the drug compatibility and interactions, data from the following reference sources was used: Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com.

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