Zyvox: Solution for injection (2mg)

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What is this Medicine?

LINEZOLID (li NE zoh lid) is an oxazolidinone antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.

Similar Generic Drugs : Linezolid: Solution for injection (2mg)

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Zyvox 200mg/100mL Solution for Injection

NDC: 000095137

Prescription Required
Not a Controlled Drug
(CSA Schedule)
FDA Approved

FDA approved for the following conditions:
Bacteremia, Pneumonia, Cellulitis, Sepsis, Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE), Skin And Skin Structure Infections, Nosocomial Pneumonia, Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Community-acquired Pneumonia

Sometimes used for but not FDA approved for the following conditions:
Meningitis, Empyema, Orthopedic Device-related Infection, Bone And Joint Infections, Infectious Arthritis, Brain Abscess, Osteomyelitis

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Protect from light
Protect from moisture
Protect from freezing
Store at 77 degrees F; excursions permitted to 59-86 degrees F

Zyvox 200mg/100mL Solution for Injection

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Reported Side Effects for Zyvox 200mg/100mL Solution for Injection

Convulsions Incidence: <2.8%* Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED

Yeast Infection Incidence: <1.8%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Headache Incidence: <11.3%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Low Blood Sugar Incidence: <1.0%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY

Itching Incidence: <1.4%* Severity: MILD
Onset: RAPID

Anemia Incidence: <5.6%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Balance Problems Incidence: <1.2%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Tongue Discoloration Incidence: 0.2-1.1%* Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED

Lightheadedness Incidence: 0.4-2.6%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Elevated Hepatic Enzymes Incidence: 0.4-1.6%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Eosinophilia Incidence: 0.4-1.9%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

Skin Rash Incidence: 0.4-7.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Metallic Taste Incidence: 0.9-1.8%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Vomiting Incidence: 0.9-9.4%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Stomach Pain Incidence: 0.9-2.4%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Upset Stomach Incidence: 1.4-9.6%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Loose Stools Incidence: 2.8-11.0%* Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY

Low Platelet Count Incidence: 4.7-12.9%* Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED

*This is an approximate aggregated range of reported side effects from clinical studies performed on this drug. Your experience with this drug may be different.

Pregnancy & Lactation Information

FIRST Trimester

Class C - Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR No animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

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THIRD Trimester

Lactation

Caution - Not enough information is available to rule out harm to infants when this drug is taken by nursing mothers.

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