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Zyvox Side Effects Report #5065985-1Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported ZYVOX problem on July 31, 2006. Male patient, 53 years of age, weighting 240.0 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: thrombocytopenia. ZYVOX dosage: 600MG Q12HOURS IV. During the same period patient was treated with ENOXAPARIN, ACYCLOVIR, PANTOPRAZOLE. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5067095-6
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM on July 17, 2006. Female patient, 59 years of age, weighting 138.9 lb, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, blood creatinine increased, hypocalcaemia. ZYVOX dosage: 600 MG (600 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, ASPIRIN, ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM, FUSIDIC ACID, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5067174-3
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported ZYVOX problem on July 14, 2006. Female patient was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: flushing. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5069123-0
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on July 18, 2006. Male patient, 39 years of age, weighting 227.1 lb, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, depressed level of consciousness, dyskinesia, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, liver function test abnormal. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D) INTRAVENOUS ; 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D) ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN, CEFTAZIDIME, VFEND, PRODIF, PENICILLIN G, RED BLOOD CELLS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5069853-0
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on July 18, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with wound infection staphylococcal and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: international normalised ratio increased, platelet count decreased, prothrombin level decreased. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LASIX, LANIRAPID, ALDACTONE, FERROMIA, VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE, PHENYTOIN, WARFARIN, LEVOFLOXACIN. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5070325-8
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from ISRAEL on July 18, 2006. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: immunosuppression, multiple myeloma, platelet count decreased, pneumonia, sepsis. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISOLONE. Patient died.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5070365-9
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on July 19, 2006. Female patient, 49 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, multi-organ failure. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG, INTRAVENOUS. Patient died on 07/12/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5071725-2
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on July 21, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myocardial infarction. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG, INTRAVENOUS. Patient died on 07/01/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5072481-4
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on July 19, 2006. Male patient, 89 years of age, weighting 97.00 lb, was diagnosed with myelitis, staphylococcal sepsis and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, hyponatraemia, platelet count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5072994-5
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on July 20, 2006. Male patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with osteitis and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, leg amputation. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5073010-1
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on July 21, 2006. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal sepsis, pseudomonas infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bone marrow failure, chills, erythema, pyrexia. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with FINIBAX, REMINARON, VENOGLOBULIN. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5073778-4
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on July 21, 2006. Male patient, 67 years of age, weighting 220.5 lb, was diagnosed with intervertebral discitis and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abscess, acute respiratory failure, anaemia, anxiety, cardiac failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, condition aggravated, diabetes mellitus. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 04/06/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5074781-0
Physician from GERMANY reported ZYVOX problem on July 25, 2006. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with pneumonia and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blister, erythema multiforme, mucous membrane disorder, toxic epidermal necrolysis. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5075312-1
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on July 24, 2006. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 169.8 lb, was diagnosed with wound infection staphylococcal, cerebral infarction and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: atrial fibrillation, cerebral infarction, international normalised ratio increased, platelet count decreased, prothrombin level decreased. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (BID), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN, LASIX, LANIRAPID, ALDACTONE, FERROMIA, VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE, PHENYTOIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5075333-9
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on July 25, 2006. Male patient, 45 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angiopathy, oesophageal varices haemorrhage, phlebitis, pyrexia, shock haemorrhagic. ZYVOX dosage: 600 MG, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient died on 07/25/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5075510-7
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on July 25, 2006. Female patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with abscess and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: biliary tract disorder, chromaturia, dysgeusia, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, hypoaesthesia, jaundice, peripheral coldness, thrombocythaemia, transaminases increased. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PASPERTIN, NOVALGIN, GEMZAR. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5076396-7
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on July 25, 2006. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal sepsis and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoacusis. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5076611-X
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from IRELAND on July 24, 2006. Male patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bone lesion, immunosuppression, multiple myeloma, platelet count decreased, pneumonia, sepsis, white blood cell count decreased. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISOLONE. Patient died.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5076615-7
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on July 25, 2006. Female patient, 84 years of age, weighting 79.59 lb, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection, convulsion and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebellar infarction, convulsion, depressed level of consciousness. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with VALPROATE, INSULIN, NORVASC, ASPIRIN, LASIX, PROMAC, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5079209-2
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on July 26, 2006. Female patient, 80 years of age, was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: platelet count decreased. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG, INTRAVENOUS. Patient died on 01/01/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5079215-8
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on July 26, 2006. Male patient, 39 years of age, weighting 227.1 lb, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood creatine phosphokinase increased, condition aggravated, dyskinesia, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, myoclonus. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D), INTRAVENOUS; SEE IMAGE. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN, CEFTAZIDIME, VFEND, PRODIF, PENICILLIN G, RED BLOOD CELLS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5079319-X
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 27, 2006. Female patient, 59 years of age, weighting 219.0 lb, was diagnosed with ill-defined disorder, nephrogenic anaemia and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aplasia pure red cell, diabetic foot infection, folate deficiency, renal failure. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROCRIT, SULFAMETHOXAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5080163-8
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on July 31, 2006. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with pneumonia staphylococcal and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: melaena. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FLUMARIN. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5080690-3
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on July 27, 2006. Male patient, 30 years of age, weighting 213.8 lb, was diagnosed with staphylococcal sepsis, sedation and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, embolism, haemorrhage, loss of consciousness, pancreatitis acute, parkinsonism, renal impairment, respiratory depression, restlessness. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (2 IN 1 D), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with MIDAZOLAM HYDROCHLORIDE, HALOPERIDOL, DEXMEDETOMIDINE, VANCOMYCIN, PRODIF, GENTACIN, CLINDAMYCIN, FIRSTCIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/21/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5080754-4
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on July 27, 2006. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal sepsis, pseudomonas infection, platelet count decreased, candidiasis and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agranulocytosis, blood pressure decreased, bone marrow failure, candidiasis, chills, condition aggravated, erythema, platelet count decreased, pneumonia. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with FINIBAX, REMINARON, MICAFUNGIN, VENOGLOBULIN, TARGOCID. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5080841-0
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Pharmacist from JAPAN on July 31, 2006. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal sepsis and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: platelet count decreased. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LOXONIN, OXYCONTIN. Patient died on 07/30/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5082002-8
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on Aug 02, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disseminated intravascular coagulation, platelet count decreased. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG, INTRAVENOUS. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5082021-1
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Aug 02, 2006. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal sepsis and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal impairment. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG,2 IN 1 D), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with TARGOCID, VANCOMYCIN. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5082055-7
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on Aug 03, 2006. Female patient, 70 years of age, weighting 88.18 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, hepatic enzyme increased, lung infection pseudomonal, platelet count decreased, septic shock. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG,2 IN 1 D), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with NOREPINEPHRINE BITARTRATE, MIDAZOLAM, HYDROCORTONE, TOBRAMYCIN SULPHATE, PENMALIN, FLUCONAZOLE, TAZOCIN, PAZUFLOXACIN MESILATE. Patient died on 09/18/2005.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5082085-5
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on July 31, 2006. Male patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with pneumonia, pyothorax, staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression, pneumonia aspiration, psychiatric symptom. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (1 D), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN, TEICOPLANIN, ANTIPSYCHOTICS. Patient died on 01/01/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5082102-2
Physician from FRANCE reported ZYVOX problem on July 31, 2006. Male patient, 35 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with osteitis and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, diabetic complication, endocarditis, leg amputation. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (2 IN 1 D), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with RIFAMPICIN, INSULIN GLARGINE, PRISTINAMYCIN, LOXAPINE, CLONAZEPAM, HEPARIN CALCIUM, INSULIN ASPART. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5083556-8
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Aug 04, 2006. Male patient, 70 years of age, weighting 145.5 lb, was diagnosed with pyothorax, staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, mediastinitis, platelet count decreased. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with DOPAMINE, SOLUDACTONE. Patient died on 04/26/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5084428-5
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported ZYVOX problem on Aug 17, 2006. Male patient, 48 years of age, weighting 156.5 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood acid phosphatase increased, hepatic enzyme increased. ZYVOX dosage: 600 MG 12 HOURS PO. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5085356-1
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Aug 05, 2006. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 113.0 lb, was diagnosed with sinusitis and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, anaemia, aspartate aminotransferase increased, asthenia, blood calcium decreased, blood glucose increased, burning sensation, carbon dioxide decreased, dysstasia. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with BECONASE, ADVAIR, MAXAIR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5086139-9
Pharmacist from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on Aug 07, 2006. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal sepsis and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: metastases to lung, platelet count decreased, respiratory failure. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG, ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with LOXONIN, OXYCONTIN. Patient died on 07/30/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5086142-9
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Aug 07, 2006. Female patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: platelet count decreased, septic shock. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG, INTRAVENOUS. Patient died on 06/16/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5087113-9
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on Aug 08, 2006. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal sepsis, pseudomonas infection, platelet count decreased, candidiasis and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agranulocytosis, bone marrow failure, candidiasis, chills, erythema, platelet count decreased, pyrexia, respiratory failure. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1D) INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with FINIBAX, REMINARON, MICAFUNGIN, VENOGLOBULIN, TARGOCID. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5087124-3
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Aug 08, 2006. Male patient, 30 years of age, weighting 213.8 lb, was diagnosed with staphylococcal sepsis, sedation and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, akinesia, embolism, fat necrosis, gastrointestinal necrosis, haemorrhage, hepatomegaly, loss of consciousness, neuroleptic malignant syndrome. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1D), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with DORMICUMECTION, HALOPERIDOL, DEXMEDETOMIDINE, VANCOMYCIN, PRODIF, GENTAMICIN, CLINDAMYCIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/21/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5087132-2
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on Aug 08, 2006. Female patient, 70 years of age, weighting 88.18 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, blood pressure decreased, condition aggravated, hepatic enzyme increased, iatrogenic infection, lung infection pseudomonal, platelet count decreased, pneumonia. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D) INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with NOREPINEPHRINE BITARTRATE, MIDAZOLAM HYDROCHLORIDE, HYDROCORTONE, TOBRAMYCIN SULPHATE, PENMALIN, FLUCONAZOLE, TAZOCIN, PAZUFLOXAXIN MESILATE. Patient died on 09/18/2005.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5087167-X
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Aug 07, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disseminated intravascular coagulation, platelet count decreased. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG, INTRAVENOUS. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5088494-2
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on Aug 09, 2006. Male patient, 46 years of age, weighting 121.3 lb, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angiopathy, oesophageal varices haemorrhage, phlebitis, pyrexia, shock haemorrhagic. ZYVOX dosage: 600 MG, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE, LANSOPRAZOLE, TORSEMIDE, URSO, PLASMA, RED BLOOD CELLS. Patient died on 07/25/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5089548-7
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 09, 2006. Female patient was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: adverse event. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5090164-1
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZYVOX problem on Aug 10, 2006. Female patient, 74 years of age, weighting 114.6 lb, was diagnosed with enterococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain upper, acidosis, arrhythmia, haematocrit decreased, haemoglobin decreased, lactic acidosis, malaise, platelet count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. ZYVOX dosage: 1500 MG (500 MG, 3 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, BETA BLOCKER AGENTS. Patient died on 08/09/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5091885-7
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Aug 15, 2006. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal sepsis, bronchitis, pseudomonas infection, platelet count decreased, candidiasis and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agranulocytosis, bone marrow failure, bronchitis, candidiasis, condition aggravated, erythema, pneumonia, respiratory failure, shock. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with FINIBAX, REMINARON, MICAFUNGIN, VENOGLOBULIN, TARGOCID. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5092598-8
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported ZYVOX problem on Aug 15, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with enterococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cellulitis, heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, platelet count abnormal, white blood cell count abnormal. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG,2 IN 1 D), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with HEPARIN, ACETAMINOPHEN, ALBUTEROL, NEXIUM, FOLIC ACID, LANTUS, INSULIN, METOPROLOL TARTRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5093310-9
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Aug 15, 2006. Male patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal sepsis and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoacusis. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, FREQUENCY: BID), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN, FINIBAX, DIPRIVAN. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5093383-3
Physician from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF reported ZYVOX problem on Aug 09, 2006. Female patient, 55 years of age, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with infection, psoas abscess, staphylococcal infection, deep vein thrombosis and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haemorrhage, international normalised ratio increased, prothrombin time prolonged. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG,FREQUENCY: BID INTERVAL: EVERY DAY), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN, MEROPENEM, PROCATEROL, TRAMADOL, GANATON, TEICOPLANIN. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5094229-X
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 30, 2006. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 190.0 lb, was diagnosed with infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: thrombocytopenia. ZYVOX dosage: 600 MG Q12H IV. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5096577-6
Health Professional from GERMANY reported ZYVOX problem on Aug 17, 2006. Female patient, 71 years of age, weighting 75.00 lb, was diagnosed with device related infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood brain barrier defect, reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome, therapeutic response decreased. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (1200 MG), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with RIFAMPICIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5097540-1
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED KINGDOM on Aug 21, 2006. Male patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure systolic increased, hypertension. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG,2 IN 1 D), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with PANTOPRAZOLE, ATENOLOL, RIFAMPICIN, DOXAZOSIN, PROCYCLIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE, FENTANYL, AMISULPRIDE, OMEPRAZOLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5097556-5
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on Aug 21, 2006. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with pneumonia, staphylococcal infection, orthostatic hypotension and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression, delirium, hallucination, platelet count decreased, pneumonia aspiration. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (2 IN 1 D, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with DOPS, VANCOMYCIN, TEICOPLANIN, ADONA, CLARITHROMYCIN, CLEANAL, DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/16/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5097741-2
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 21, 2006. Female patient, 74 years of age, weighting 117.0 lb, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: colonoscopy, dysphagia, eating disorder, gingivitis, glossodynia, mastication disorder, tongue disorder. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with FOSAMAX, SINGULAIR, CLARITIN, SPIRIVA. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5098009-0
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported ZYVOX problem on Sept 05, 2006. Male patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with enterococcal sepsis and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: enterococcal sepsis, platelet count decreased. ZYVOX dosage: 600 MG Q 12 HRS IV. Patient died on 05/05/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5099626-4
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Aug 23, 2006. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with pneumonia staphylococcal and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disseminated intravascular coagulation. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG , INTRAVENOUS. Patient died on 08/18/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5099797-X
Pharmacist from CANADA reported ZYVOX problem on Aug 24, 2006. Male patient was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: flushing, infusion related reaction, red man syndrome. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5102657-9
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Aug 25, 2006. Female patient, 78 years of age, weighting 84.88 lb, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, condition aggravated, multi-organ failure, nephrogenic anaemia, platelet count decreased, respiratory disorder, wound. ZYVOX dosage: 600 MG (600 MG,1 IN 1 D),INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with MEROPEN, LIPLE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/31/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5102671-3
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on Aug 28, 2006. Male patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myocardial infarction. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with RINGERSECTION IN PLASTIC CONTAINER. Patient died on 07/01/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5102725-1
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Aug 25, 2006. Male patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal sepsis and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoacusis. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN, FINIBAX, DIPRIVAN. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5103127-4
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on Aug 28, 2006. Male patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with sepsis and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bacteria blood identified, blood creatinine abnormal, cardiac failure, hepatitis, pathogen resistance, platelet count decreased, pseudomonas infection. ZYVOX dosage: 600 MG INTRAVENOUS. Patient died on 01/01/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5103128-6
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Pharmacist from JAPAN on Aug 28, 2006. Male patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with pneumonia staphylococcal and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure diastolic increased, hypertension. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with NSAID. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5104343-8
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported ZYVOX problem on Sept 12, 2006. Male patient, 51 years of age, weighting 198.8 lb, was diagnosed with fracture nonunion, infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aura, cyanopsia, hypoaesthesia, paraesthesia, photophobia, visual acuity reduced. ZYVOX dosage: 600 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with AUGMENTIN, AVELOX, OXYCODONE, CALCIUM GLUCONATE. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5109046-1
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Sept 06, 2006. Male patient, 86 years of age, weighting 97.89 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia staphylococcal and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bone marrow failure, disseminated intravascular coagulation, fibrin degradation products increased, haemorrhage subcutaneous, mouth haemorrhage, pyrexia, renal failure acute, thrombocytopenia. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (2 IN 1 D); INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with TARGOCID, VANCOMYCIN, CEFOTIAM HYDROCHLORIDE, CEFOPERAZONE W, FAMOTIDINE, THEOPHYLLINE, TULOBUTEROL HYDROCHLORIDE, FUROSEMIDE. Patient died on 09/04/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5109769-4
Physician from MALAYSIA reported ZYVOX problem on Sept 05, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: jaundice, stevens-johnson syndrome. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5113005-2
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 21, 2006. Male patient, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with phlebitis and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: delirium, encephalopathy, flushing, pressure of speech, restlessness, tachycardia. ZYVOX dosage: 600 MG Q 12 HOURS PO. During the same period patient was treated with MEPERIDINE, TEMAZEPAM, LEVOFLOXACIN, PHENERGAN, LACTULOSE, PANTOPRAZOLE, NEUPOGEN, PROPRANOLOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5115146-2
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZYVOX problem on Sept 25, 2006. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 206.0 lb, was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, confusional state, diarrhoea, dizziness, nausea, vomiting. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5116720-X
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 12, 2006. Male patient, 80 years of age, weighting 152.0 lb, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood thyroid stimulating hormone, platelet count decreased, wound secretion. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with PHENYTOIN, FUROSEMIDE, LEVOTHYROXINE, ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5117032-0
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on Sept 12, 2006. Female patient, 90 years of age, weighting 88.18 lb, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac failure, pleural effusion. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG, INTRAVENOUS. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5117033-2
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Pharmacist from BRAZIL on Sept 12, 2006. Female patient, 26 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arteriovenous fistula occlusion, sepsis, vomiting. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. Patient died on 07/15/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5117036-8
Pharmacist from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on Sept 12, 2006. Male patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with pneumonia staphylococcal and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypertension. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with NSAID. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5117074-5
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Sept 12, 2006. Female patient, 73 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: platelet count decreased, septic shock. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (2 IN 1 D), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with PASIL, MICAFUNGIN, TARGOCID, MEROPEN. Patient died on 06/16/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5117086-1
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on Sept 12, 2006. Male patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal sepsis and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal impairment. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with TARGOCID, VANCOMYCIN. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5118001-7
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Sept 14, 2006. Female patient, 67 years of age, weighting 116.8 lb, was diagnosed with abscess and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: biliary tract disorder, blood bilirubin increased, chromaturia, condition aggravated, dysgeusia, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, neuropathy peripheral, thrombocythaemia, transaminases increased. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PASPERTIN, NOVALGIN, GEMZAR. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5118739-1
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on Sept 15, 2006. Male patient, 86 years of age, weighting 97.89 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia staphylococcal and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disseminated intravascular coagulation, haemorrhage subcutaneous, haemorrhagic diathesis, mouth haemorrhage, renal failure acute, thrombocytopenia. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (2 IN 1 D), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with TARGOCID, VANCOMYCIN, CEFOTIAM HYDROCHLORIDE, CEFOPERAZONE W, FAMOTIDINE, THEOPHYLLINE, TULOBUTEROL HYDROCHLORIDE, FUROSEMIDE. Patient died on 09/04/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5118987-0
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from BRAZIL on Sept 14, 2006. Male patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with pneumonia staphylococcal and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac failure, disease progression, haemorrhage, lactic acidosis, septic shock. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MEROPENEM, NORADRENALINE, FLUCONAZOLE. Patient died on 08/01/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5120114-0
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported ZYVOX problem on Oct 02, 2006. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 134.7 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia aspiration and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: white blood cell count decreased. ZYVOX dosage: 600 MG Q 12 H IV. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5120178-4
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 02, 2006. Male patient, 70 years of age, weighting 158.7 lb, was diagnosed with device related infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, cardiovascular disorder, coagulopathy, hypotension, multi-organ failure, renal disorder, sepsis, thrombocytopenia. ZYVOX dosage: 600 MG TWICE DAILY PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5121092-0
Physician from MALAYSIA reported ZYVOX problem on Sept 20, 2006. Male patient was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: jaundice, stevens-johnson syndrome. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN. Patient died on 09/01/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5121523-6
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Sept 21, 2006. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with pneumonia, pyothorax, staphylococcal infection, orthostatic hypotension and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aggression, delirium, hallucination, platelet count decreased, pneumonia aspiration, renal impairment. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (2 IN 1 D), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with DOPS, VANCOMYCIN, TEICOPLANIN, ADONA, CLARITHROMYCIN, CLEANAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/16/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5123429-5
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on Sept 22, 2006. Female patient, 81 years of age, was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, delirium, dysphonia, malaise, platelet count decreased, vomiting. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG, INTRAVENOUS. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5123436-2
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Sept 22, 2006. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disseminated intravascular coagulation, pneumonia staphylococcal, serratia sepsis. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with CEFTAZIDIME, FLUCONAZOLE, FINIBAX, VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient died on 09/01/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5126502-0
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported ZYVOX problem on Sept 25, 2006. Male patient, 80 years of age, weighting 335.1 lb, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood thyroid stimulating hormone increased, disease progression, platelet count decreased, wound infection staphylococcal. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with PHENYTOIN, FUROSEMIDE, LEVOTHYROXINE, ASPIRIN, ENALAPRIL MALEATE. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5126679-7
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 12, 2006. Female patient, 69 years of age, was diagnosed with device related infection, staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancytopenia. ZYVOX dosage: 600MG Q 12 HR IV. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5126682-7
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported ZYVOX problem on Oct 12, 2006. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 200.6 lb, was diagnosed with empyema and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: thrombocytopenia. ZYVOX dosage: 600MG IV Q12H. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5127152-2
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Sept 25, 2006. Female patient, 70 years of age, weighting 88.18 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, hepatic enzyme increased, infection, lung infection pseudomonal, platelet count decreased, pneumonia, renal failure, septic shock. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with NOREPINEPHRINE BITARTRATE, MIDAZOLAM, HYDROCORTONE, TOBRAMYCIN SULPHATE, PENMALIN, FLUCONAZOLE, PIPERACILLIN AND TAZOBACTAM, PAZUFLOXACIN MESILATE. Patient died on 09/18/2005.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5127438-1
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on Sept 25, 2006. Male patient, 89 years of age, was diagnosed with spondylitis, insomnia and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bone marrow failure, cardiac function test abnormal, cardiomegaly, disease progression, hyponatraemia. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with HALCION. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5127450-2
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Sept 25, 2006. Male patient, 89 years of age, weighting 97.00 lb, was diagnosed with spondylitis, staphylococcal sepsis and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, bone marrow failure, hyponatraemia, myelitis, platelet count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D) INTRAVENOUS (SEE IMAGE). During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN, ADALAT, CARDENALIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5127486-1
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on Sept 25, 2006. Female patient, 76 years of age, was diagnosed with enterococcal infection, pneumonia and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood bilirubin increased, depressed level of consciousness, platelet count decreased. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1D); INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with MAXIPIME, MEROPEN, VANCOMYCIN, ANTIBIOTICS, TARGOCID. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5127507-6
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Sept 26, 2006. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deafness, disease progression, visual acuity reduced. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG, ORAL. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5127522-2
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported ZYVOX problem on Sept 27, 2006. Male patient, 73 years of age, was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood potassium increased, c-reactive protein increased, pyrexia, renal failure acute. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, BID EVERY DAY) ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with ATENOLOL, FENTANYL, FERROUS SULPHATE, FUROSEMIDE, GABAPENTIN, ACETAMINOPHEN, MORPHINE SULPHATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5128211-0
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Oct 04, 2006. Female patient, 79 years of age, weighting 99.21 lb, was diagnosed with enterococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: liver disorder, multi-organ failure, pancytopenia, renal disorder. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN, CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE, CLINDAMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE, VFEND, MEROPENEM TRIHYDRATE, DIGOXIN, LASIX. Patient died on 11/16/2005.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5128256-0
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on Sept 28, 2006. Male patient, 85 years of age, was diagnosed with pneumonia staphylococcal and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fluid overload, haemodilution, hyponatraemia, platelet count decreased. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with FAMOTIDINE, TARGOCID, THIAMINE, FINIBAX, HOKUNALIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5128306-1
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Sept 29, 2006. Male patient, 69 years of age, weighting 269.0 lb, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bone marrow toxicity, gastritis erosive, gastritis fungal, hepatic encephalopathy, melaena, pancytopenia, upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage. ZYVOX dosage: 600 MG (600 MG, 1 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with TOREM, ALLOPURINOL, RAMIPRIL, FALKAMIN, LACTULOSE, PANTOPRAZOLE, KALINOR RETARD. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5129367-6
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on Sept 29, 2006. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal sepsis, pseudomonas infection, platelet count decreased, candidiasis and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bone marrow failure, candidiasis, pneumonia, respiratory failure, shock. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with FINIBAX, REMINARON, MICAFUNGIN, VENOGLOBULIN, TARGOCID. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5129368-8
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Sept 29, 2006. Male patient, 74 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac failure, platelet count decreased, renal failure acute. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with PIRETANIDE, HANP. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 08/21/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5129370-6
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on Sept 29, 2006. Male patient, 76 years of age, weighting 112.9 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia staphylococcal and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, condition aggravated, disseminated intravascular coagulation, gastric haemorrhage, platelet count decreased, pneumonia, staphylococcal infection. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with FULCALIQ, INTRAFAT, LASIX, HOKUNALIN, ELENTAL, SPIRIVA, MADOPAR, HUMULIN R. Patient died on 08/18/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5129636-X
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 29, 2006. Female patient was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: retinal haemorrhage, visual disturbance. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG 9600 MG, 2 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5130019-7
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on Oct 02, 2006. Male patient, 78 years of age, was diagnosed with pneumonia staphylococcal, arrhythmia and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood potassium decreased, torsade de pointes. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CIBENOL, DIGOXIN, LANIRAPID, VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE, CARVEDILOL. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5132030-9
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 04, 2006. Female patient, 70 years of age, weighting 141.1 lb, was diagnosed with enterococcal infection, staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bone disorder, enterococcal infection, investigation abnormal, osteomyelitis, pancytopenia, pathogen resistance, staphylococcal infection. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 1 IN 12 HR), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMN C, DIOVAN, NEURONTIN, LOPRESSOR, OSCAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5133063-9
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on Oct 04, 2006. Male patient, 23 years of age, weighting 187.4 lb, was diagnosed with bacteraemia and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatic cirrhosis, lactic acidosis. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1D), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with URSO, PROGRAF, EMTRICITABINE, VIREAD. Patient died on 07/13/2005.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5133243-2
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Pharmacist from CANADA on Oct 05, 2006. Female patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: erythema, feeling hot, flushing. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with FUROSEMIDE, HEPARIN, LANSOPRAZOLE, PRAVASTATIN, SERTRALINE, ASPIRIN, ACETAZOLAMIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Linezolid
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a602004.html
(li ne' zoh lid)Why is this medication prescribed?
Linezolid is used to treat infections, including pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and infections of the skin and blood. Linezolid is in a class of antibacterials called oxazolidinones. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
How should this medicine be used?
Linezolid comes as a tablet and oral suspension (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken with or without food twice a day (every 12 hours) for 10 to 28 days. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take linezolid exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Before using the oral suspension, gently mix it by turning over the bottle three to five times. Do not shake.
Continue to take linezolid even if you feel well. Do not stop taking linezolid without talking to your doctor.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking linezolid,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to linezolid or any other medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: antidepressants; cancer chemotherapy; cold remedies or decongestants containing pseudoephedrine or phenylpropanolamine; medications for migraine such as frovatriptan (Frova), naratriptan (Amerge), rizatriptan (Maxalt), sumatriptan (Imitrex), and zolmitriptan (Zomig); other antibiotics; and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as citalopram (Celexa), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), and sertraline (Zoloft). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had high blood pressure, carcinoids, a tumor of the adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma), an overactive thyroid, or phenylketonuria.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking linezolid, call your doctor.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Avoid eating or drinking large amounts of foods and beverages containing tyramine while taking linezolid. These foods and beverages include alcoholic beverages, especially beer, Chianti, and other red wines; alcohol-free beer; cheeses (especially strong, aged, or processed varieties); sauerkraut; yogurt; raisins; bananas; sour cream; pickled herring; liver (especially chicken liver); dry sausage (including hard salami and pepperoni); canned figs; avocados; soy sauce; turkey; yeast extracts; papaya products (including certain meat tenderizers); fava beans; and broad bean pods.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Linezolid may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- diarrhea
- headache
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
- constipation
- rash
- dizziness
- fever
Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:
- severe diarrhea
- fever, sore throat, and other signs of infection
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- pale skin
- lack of energy
Linezolid may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. The suspension should be used within 21 days. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain blood tests to check your body's response to linezolid.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Your prescription is probably not refillable. If you still have symptoms of infection after you finish the linezolid, call your doctor.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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