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News on Zyvox (linezolid)

Study Shows Higher Rates of Success for Zyvox Versus Vancomycin in MRSA ... - Infection Control Today

MedPage TodayStudy Shows Higher Rates of Success for Zyvox Versus Vancomycin in MRSA ...Infection Control TodayClinical success rates at the end of study were 57.6 percent (95/165) for patients treated with Zyvox compared with 46.6 percent (81/174) for patients ...IDSA: Linezolid Wins Battle on MRSA PneumoniaMedPage TodayPfizer publishes positive phase IV study data for pneumonia drugZenopaall 3 news articles��

New Phase 4 Study Shows Higher Rates of Clinical and Microbiological Success ... - PR Newswire (press release)

New Phase 4 Study Shows Higher Rates of Clinical and Microbiological Success ...PR Newswire (press release)Clinical success rates at the end of study were 57.6 percent (95/165) for patients treated with Zyvox compared with 46.6 percent (81/174) for patients ...Pfizer Fights Deadly Bacteria And WinsForbes (blog)all 27 news articles��

Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) Comments On Zyvox - Stock Briefings

Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) Comments On ZyvoxStock BriefingsPfizer's (NYSE:PFE) antibiotic Zyvox has shown a higher clinical success rate of 57.6%, compared with 46.6% of vancomycin. The study conducted on 448 ...Pfizer (NYSE:PFE) Zyvox UpdateDaily News and Sport (blog)all 5 news articles��

Global Antibiotics Market to Reach US$40.3 Billion by 2015, According to New ... - San Francisco Chronicle

Global Antibiotics Market to Reach US$40.3 Billion by 2015, According to New ...San Francisco ChronicleBright spots in an otherwise lackluster antibiotics market include glycopeptides (Vancomycin, Teicoplanin) and Oxazolidinones (Pfizer's Zyvox). ...and more��

Zyvox (linezolid)

Last updated on: Jan 24, 2007

Brand Name:	Zyvox
Active Ingredient:	linezolid
Dosage Form(s):	tablet, injection, and oral suspension
Company Name:	Pharmacia and Upjohn
Availability:	Prescription only
*Date Approved by FDA:	April 18, 2000
*Approval by FDA does not mean that the drug is available for consumers at this time. This information is provided by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. For more information about this drug, click here.

What is Zyvox used for?

Zyvox is an antibiotic used to treat adults with certain bacterial infections. Zyvox does not work for viral infections (for example, the common cold).

General Precautions with Zyvox:

Phenylketonuric patients should not take Zyvox oral suspension because it contains phenylalanine (a part of aspartame). The other Zyvox formulations do not contain phenylalanine.
People taking Zyvox should avoid foods and beverages high in tyramine content. Health care professional can provide a list of foods and beverages containing tyramine.

What should I tell my doctor or health care provider?

Individuals should tell their doctor if they:

have high blood pressure
are taking any cold or decongestant medicines
are taking a medication for depression
are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breast-feeding. The effects on the unborn child and nursing infant are unknown.

Because certain other medications can interact with Zyvox, review ALL medications that your are taking with your health care provider, including those that you take without a prescription

What are some possible side effects of Zyvox? (This is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Zyvox. Your health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.)

The side effects of Zyvox are generally mild, but serious side effects including decreased number of platelets, red blood cells, and white blood cells (myelosuppression) have been reported in people receiving Zyvox since it became available.

Other side effects may include: