Linezolid has 56 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Of these, 45 are contraindicated combinations that should be avoided entirely. 9 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Atomoxetine Hydrochloride, Atropa Belladonna And Opium, Buspirone. Patients taking Linezolid should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Total
- 56
- Contraindicated
- 45
- Major
- 9
- Moderate
- 2
Contraindicated (45)
- Linezolid + Atomoxetine Hydrochloride— Concomitant use contraindicated. Serious, sometimes fatal reactions including hyperthermia, rigidity, myoclonus, and aut…
- Linezolid + Atropa Belladonna And Opium— MAOI-like interaction may manifest as serotonin syndrome or opioid toxicity. Use not recommended; avoid within 14 days o…
- Linezolid + Buspirone— Reversible MAOI that increases risk of serotonin syndrome when started with buspirone.
- Linezolid + Buspirone Hydrochloride— Reversible MAOI; starting buspirone is contraindicated due to increased risk of serotonin syndrome.
- Linezolid + Citalopram— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Citalopram is contraindicated in patients taking linezolid.
- Linezolid + Citalopram Hydrobromide— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Citalopram is contraindicated in patients taking linezolid.
- Linezolid + Desvenlafaxine— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Contraindicated due to MAOI-like activity.
- Linezolid + Desvenlafaxine Er— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Contraindicated in patients being treated with linezolid.
- Linezolid + Desvenlafaxine Succinate— Concomitant use is contraindicated due to increased risk of serotonin syndrome.
- Linezolid + Dexmethylphenidate Hydrochloride— Concomitant use can cause hypertensive crisis with potential outcomes including death, stroke, myocardial infarction, ao…
- Linezolid + Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine Aspartate Monohydrate, Dextroamphetamine Sulfate And Amphetamine Sulfate— MAOI that potentiates amphetamine effects; concomitant use can cause hypertensive crisis with potentially fatal outcomes…
- Linezolid + Doxepin Hydrochloride— Linezolid is an MAOI. Concomitant use with doxepin hydrochloride increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Use within 14 day…
- Linezolid + Droxidopa— Concomitant use should be avoided due to potential for increased blood pressure.
- Linezolid + Duloxetine— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Use of linezolid with duloxetine or within 5 days of stopping dulo…
- Linezolid + Escitalopram— MAOI with potential to increase serotonin syndrome risk. Escitalopram is contraindicated in patients taking linezolid.
- Linezolid + Escitalopram Oxalate— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Escitalopram oxalate is contraindicated in patients taking linezol…
- Linezolid + Gepirone— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. GEPIRONE is contraindicated in patients taking linezolid or within…
- Linezolid + Hydromorphone Hydrochloride— Not recommended for patients taking MAOIs or within 14 days of stopping. May manifest as serotonin syndrome or opioid to…
- Linezolid + Levomilnacipran Hydrochloride— MAOI-like antibiotic that increases risk of serotonin syndrome when used with levomilnacipran. Contraindicated use.
- Linezolid + Meperidine Hydrochloride— Meperidine is contraindicated in patients receiving MAOIs. Can cause unpredictable, severe, and occasionally fatal react…
- Linezolid + Methylphenidate Hydrochloride— Concomitant use can cause hypertensive crisis with potential outcomes including death, stroke, myocardial infarction, an…
- Linezolid + Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended Release— Concomitant use can cause hypertensive crisis with potential outcomes including death, stroke, myocardial infarction, ao…
- Linezolid + Midodrine Hydrochloride— Avoid use with midodrine.
- Linezolid + Milnacipran Hydrochloride— Do not initiate SAVELLA in patients being treated with linezolid. Discontinue SAVELLA before initiating linezolid treatm…
- Linezolid + Mirtazapine— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Mirtazapine is contraindicated in patients taking this MAOI.
- Linezolid + Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (Maois)— Linezolid is a reversible, nonselective inhibitor of monoamine oxidase and is contraindicated with MAOIs due to potentia…
- Linezolid + Morphine Sulfate— MAOI activity may cause serotonin syndrome or opioid toxicity; do not use morphine in patients taking linezolid or withi…
- Linezolid + Nalbuphine Hydrochloride— MAOI not recommended; use contraindicated within 14 days of stopping. Can manifest as serotonin syndrome or opioid toxic…
- Linezolid + Oxymorphone Hydrochloride— MAOI-like interaction may result in serotonin syndrome or opioid toxicity.
- Linezolid + Paroxetine— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Paroxetine is contraindicated in patients taking linezolid.
- Linezolid + Paroxetine Hydrochloride— Concomitant use of SSRIs including paroxetine and MAOIs increases the risk of serotonin syndrome.
- Linezolid + Paroxetine Hydrochloride Hemihydrate— Concomitant use is contraindicated as linezolid is an MAOI with potential for serotonin syndrome.
- Linezolid + Safinamide Mesylate— Potent MAO inhibitor with reversible nonselective MAO inhibition activity; co-administration increases risk of nonselect…
- Linezolid + Selegiline Hydrochloride— Contraindicated due to increased risk for hypertensive crisis; linezolid has reversible nonselective MAO inhibition acti…
- Linezolid + Sertraline— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Sertraline is contraindicated in patients taking MAOIs including l…
- Linezolid + Sertraline Hydrochloride— Concomitant use of MAOI linezolid with sertraline hydrochloride increases risk of serotonin syndrome.
- Linezolid + Tapentadol Hydrochloride— MAOI activity may cause serotonin syndrome or opioid toxicity. Do not use or within 14 days of stopping.
- Linezolid + Tranylcypromine— Contraindicated; emergency use only with close monitoring and immediate discontinuation of tranylcypromine if necessary.
- Linezolid + Tranylcypromine Sulfate— Contraindicated agent. If emergency treatment necessary, discontinue tranylcypromine immediately and monitor closely for…
- Linezolid + Trazodone Hydrochloride— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Trazodone is contraindicated with linezolid and intravenous methyl…
- Linezolid + Venlafaxine— Concomitant use with linezolid (an MAOI) increases the risk of serotonin syndrome and is contraindicated.
- Linezolid + Venlafaxine Hcl Er— MAOI with properties that increase risk of serotonin syndrome when used with venlafaxine. Contraindicated.
- Linezolid + Venlafaxine Hydrochloride— Concomitant use with linezolid (MAOI) increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Contraindicated in patients taking linezolid…
- Linezolid + Vilazodone Hydrochloride— MAOI that increases risk of serotonin syndrome when combined with vilazodone hydrochloride.
- Linezolid + Vortioxetine— Concomitant use increases risk of serotonin syndrome. Contraindicated with linezolid or within 21 days of stopping vorti…
Major (9)
- Linezolid + Acidifying Agents— Linezolid has potential for interaction with adrenergic agents; monitoring and caution required.
- Linezolid + Dopamine Hydrochloride— Inhibition of MAO prolongs and potentiates dopamine effects, potentially resulting in severe hypertension and cardiac ar…
- Linezolid + Hydrocodone Bitartrate And Acetaminophen— MAO inhibitor activity may result in serotonin syndrome; carefully observe patient during treatment initiation and dose …
- Linezolid + Levorphanol Tartrate— Concomitant use has resulted in serotonin syndrome.
- Linezolid + Metaxalone— Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome. Carefully observe patient during treatment initiation and dosage modif…
- Linezolid + Methylene Blue— Concomitant use may result in serotonin syndrome with serious CNS reactions, potentially fatal.
- Linezolid + Norepinephrine Bitartrate— Co-administration can cause severe, prolonged hypertension. Monitor for hypertension if norepinephrine bitartrate cannot…
- Linezolid + Pentazocine Hydrochloride And Naloxone Hydrochloride— Concomitant use has resulted in serotonin syndrome. Carefully observe patient during treatment initiation and dose adjus…
- Linezolid + Remifentanil Hydrochloride— MAOI activity may result in serotonin syndrome or opioid toxicity.
Moderate (2)
- Linezolid + Butorphanol Tartrate— MAO inhibitor activity may result in serotonin syndrome; monitor regularly during initiation and dose adjustment.
- Linezolid + Rifampin— Co-administration of rifampin with linezolid resulted in 21% decrease in linezolid Cmax and 32% decrease in linezolid AU…