What is Sivextro: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Sivextro overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Sivextro, Sivextro

Generic Names:

  • Sivextro

Uses:

  • Treats bacterial skin infections. This medicine is an antibiotic., Treats bacterial skin infections. This medicine is an antibiotic.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Antibacterial, Antibacterial

Forms:

  • Injectable, Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth, By injection

What is Sivextro used for?

Sivextro is an antibacterial drug used to treat bacterial infections of the skin. It targets the infected area to stop the growth and spread of bacteria. Sivextro is used by adults to treat skin infections such as ''MRSA" staph infections.

What form(s) does Sivextro come in

  • Injectable

  • Tablet

What are common Sivextro doses?

  • Tablet 200MG

  • Solution Reconstituted 200MG

Common Sivextro prescriptions

  • Sivextro
    200mg solution reconstituted

  • Sivextro
    200mg tablet

How to take Sivextro

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

  • Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

  • Missed dose: If you miss a dose of this medicine, use it as soon as you can. If your next dose is less than 8 hours away, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

  • Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

  • Missed dose: If you miss a dose of this medicine, use it as soon as you can. If your next dose is less than 8 hours away, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

  • Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

  • Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

  • Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

  • Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

What to do if you miss a dose of Sivextro

Sivextro contraindications

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to tedizolid.

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to tedizolid.

Sivextro warnings

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a low white blood cell count or diarrhea.

  • This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

  • This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have a low white blood cell count or diarrhea.

  • Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Sivextro interactions

  • This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

  • Some medicines can affect how tedizolid works. Tell your doctor if you are using methotrexate, rosuvastatin, or topotecan.

  • Some medicines can affect how tedizolid works. Tell your doctor if you are using methotrexate, rosuvastatin, or topotecan.

  • This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

  • Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Sivextro side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Severe and watery diarrhea that may contain blood

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Severe and watery diarrhea that may contain blood

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Nausea

  • Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed

  • Nausea

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