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Total Zyvox reports: 495.Zyvox FDA safety alerts: 2001 2007 .
Reported deaths: 165 Reported hospitalizations: 147.
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Reported Zyvox Side Effects: platelet count decreased, thrombocytopenia, anaemia, death, renal failure acute, multi-organ failure, condition aggravated, pancytopenia, disseminated intravascular coagulation, bone marrow failure, sepsis.
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Zyvox Side Effects Report #5240088-1Consumer or non-health professional from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF reported ZYVOX problem on Feb 06, 2007. Female patient, weighting 116.8 lb, was diagnosed with enterococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CILASTATIN W. Patient died.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5241990-7
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Feb 08, 2007. Female patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with bacterial abscess central nervous system and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal failure. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5242010-0
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on Feb 08, 2007. Female patient, weighting 132.1 lb, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection, gastric ulcer, pyothorax, convulsion and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, disseminated intravascular coagulation, pneumonia, thrombocytopenia. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GASTER, MODACIN, DALACIN, CARBENIN, GABEXATE MESILATE, WAKOBITAL, METRONIDAZOLE, BIOFERMIN R. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/21/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5243100-9
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF on Feb 13, 2007. Female patient, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with staphylococcal sepsis, urinary tract infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: multi-organ failure, septic shock. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAZOCIN, HYDROCORTISONE, NOREPINEPHRINE BITARTRATE. Patient died on 10/28/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5243216-7
Consumer or non-health professional from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF reported ZYVOX problem on Feb 13, 2007. Female patient, weighting 142.6 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: multi-organ failure, septic shock. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROCORTISONE, PIPERACILLIN, TRANEXAMIC ACID, UNASYN. Patient died on 07/26/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5243219-2
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF on Feb 13, 2007. Female patient, weighting 123.5 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia, sedation and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acute respiratory failure, septic shock. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ATIVAN, MORPHINE, AMINOPHYLLINE, GENTAMICIN SULPHATE, FUNGIZONE, MEROPEN. Patient died on 04/28/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5243243-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZYVOX problem on Feb 10, 2007. Male patient, weighting 210.1 lb, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, haematocrit decreased, neuropathy peripheral, red blood cell count decreased, red blood cell sedimentation rate increased, white blood cell count increased. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIOVAN HCT, SYNTHROID, REGLAN, ACIFLUX, ULTRAM, VITAMINS, VITAMIN B. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5243279-9
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Feb 09, 2007. Male patient, 55 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 creatine phosphokinase increased, hepatic enzyme increased, myoclonic epilepsy. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE, ARBEKACIN SULPHATE, RIVOTRIL, ALUMINIUM HYDR GEL W, NATEGLINIDE, BASEN, TAKEPRON. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5244393-4
Consumer or non-health professional from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF reported ZYVOX problem on Feb 12, 2007. Male patient, weighting 147.7 lb, was diagnosed with soft tissue infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pneumonia, pseudomembranous colitis. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. Patient died.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5244404-6
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF on Feb 13, 2007. Female patient, weighting 251.3 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia, enterococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: septic shock. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SULPERAZONE, TAZOCIN, HYDROCORTISONE, AMINOPHYLLINE. Patient died on 07/18/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5246895-3
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on Feb 14, 2007. Male patient, 76 years of age, was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ventricular arrhythmia. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5248515-0
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Pharmacist from JAPAN on Feb 15, 2007. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hallucination, psychiatric symptom. ZYVOX dosage: DAILY DOSE:1200MG. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5248534-4
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on Feb 15, 2007. Female patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, pollakiuria, polyuria. ZYVOX dosage: DAILY DOSE:1200MG. During the same period patient was treated with BIAPENEM, IMMUNE GLOBULIN INTRAVENOUS. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5141789-6
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Oct 13, 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, cardiomegaly, disease progression, hyponatraemia. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG, INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with HALCION. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5209850-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZYVOX problem on Oct 11, 2005. Male patient, 37 years of age, weighting 195.0 lb, was diagnosed with bacterial infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoaesthesia, neuropathy peripheral, pain in extremity. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANTIBIOTICS, BACTRIM. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5209864-5
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 13, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pyrexia. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D), INTRAVENOUS. During the same period patient was treated with RIFAMPICIN, VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5209866-9
Physician from UNITED STATES reported ZYVOX problem on Dec 29, 2005. Female patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with diabetic foot and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: optic neuropathy. ZYVOX dosage: 1200 MG (600 MG, 2 IN 1 D). During the same period patient was treated with CIPROFLOXACIN, VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5253601-5
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Feb 19, 2007. Female patient, weighting 132.1 lb, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection, gastric ulcer, pyothorax, convulsion and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaemia, disseminated intravascular coagulation, pneumonia, thrombocytopenia. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GASTER, MODACIN, DALACIN, CARBENIN, GABEXATE MESILATE, WAKOBITAL, METRONIDAZOLE, BIOFERMIN R. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/21/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5254517-0
Physician from POLAND reported ZYVOX problem on Feb 20, 2007. Male patient, weighting 141.1 lb, was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: respiratory arrest, shock. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5254587-X
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Pharmacist from POLAND on Feb 20, 2007. Female patient, weighting 143.3 lb, was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, asthenia, dyspnoea. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PROXACIN, VFEND, SULPERAZON, EDICIN. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5254589-3
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported ZYVOX problem on Feb 20, 2007. Female patient, weighting 250.0 lb, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood chloride abnormal, blood creatinine abnormal, blood electrolytes abnormal, blood potassium increased, blood urea abnormal, chromatopsia, diarrhoea, eye haemorrhage, pco2 abnormal. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL, LIPITOR, TOPROL, ALLOPURINOL, LASIX, LEVOFLOXACIN, CEFUROXIME, ALBUTEROL. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5255698-5
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Feb 21, 2007. Male patient, weighting 105.8 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia staphylococcal, interstitial lung disease, acute respiratory distress syndrome and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: respiratory failure, rhabdomyolysis. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE, ROCEPHIN, MEROPEN, ELASPOL, PROPOFOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 05/14/2005.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5256233-8
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported ZYVOX problem on Mar 02, 2007. Male patient, 74 years of age, weighting 172.4 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: platelet count decreased. ZYVOX dosage: 600MG Q12H IV. During the same period patient was treated with ZOSYN. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5256688-9
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Feb 22, 2007. Male patient, 85 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: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5256695-6
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on Feb 22, 2007. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hallucination, psychiatric symptom. ZYVOX dosage: DAILY DOSE:1200MG. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5256735-4
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Feb 22, 2007. Female patient was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal failure. ZYVOX dosage: DAILY DOSE:1200MG. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5256739-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported ZYVOX problem on Feb 22, 2007. Male patient, weighting 24.91 lb, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: respiratory syncytial virus infection, viral infection. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TACROLIMUS, MAGNESIUM GLUCONATE. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5258101-4
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Feb 23, 2007. Male patient, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disseminated intravascular coagulation, multi-organ failure, platelet count decreased. ZYVOX dosage: DAILY DOSE:1200MG. During the same period patient was treated with HABEKACIN. Patient died on 10/08/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5261074-1
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported ZYVOX problem on Feb 27, 2007. Male patient, 80 years of age, weighting 151.9 lb, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disease progression, platelet count decreased, wound drainage. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PHENYTOIN, FUROSEMIDE, LEVOTHYROXINE, ASPIRIN, ENALAPRIL MALEATE. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5261193-X
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Feb 26, 2007. Female patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, polyuria. ZYVOX dosage: DAILY DOSE:1200MG. During the same period patient was treated with BIAPENEM, IMMUNE GLOBULIN INTRAVENOUS. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5263128-2
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on Feb 28, 2007. Female patient was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal failure. ZYVOX dosage: DAILY DOSE:1200MG. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5264062-4
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Health Professional from FRANCE on Mar 01, 2007. Male patient, 48 years of age, was diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain, abdominal pain upper, anaemia, deafness neurosensory, dyspepsia, hepatic failure, hypothyroidism, lactic acidosis. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE, MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE, ETHIONAMIDE, CAPREOMYCIN, CYCLOSERINE, ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE, RIMIFON. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/07/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5264108-3
Pharmacist from IRELAND reported ZYVOX problem on Mar 02, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with abdominal infection, enterococcal infection, depression, anaemia, atrial fibrillation and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pancytopenia, respiratory failure, sepsis, thrombocytopenia. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SERTRALINE, ZOTON, GALFER, AMIODARONE, WARFARIN, DOMPERIDONE, VENTOLIN. Patient died on 12/18/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5265522-2
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Mar 02, 2007. Male patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoglycaemia. ZYVOX dosage: DAILY DOSE:1200MG. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOFLOXACIN. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5266593-X
Consumer or non-health professional from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF reported ZYVOX problem on Mar 05, 2007. Female patient, weighting 116.8 lb, was diagnosed with enterococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: sepsis. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CILASTATIN W. Patient died on 06/03/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5267690-5
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Mar 06, 2007. Male patient, weighting 110.2 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, hepatic enzyme increased, multi-organ failure, platelet count decreased. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MINOCYCLINE, MEROPEN, PAZUFLOXACIN MESILATE, VANCOMYCIN, FLUCONAZOLE, MICAFUNGIN, AMIKACIN SULPHATE, MAXIPIME. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient died on 09/16/2005.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5267723-6
Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on Mar 06, 2007. Male patient, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia bacterial and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: liver disorder, multi-organ failure, platelet count decreased, red blood cell count decreased, renal failure acute. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN, AZACTAM, TAZOCIN, PAZUFLOXACIN, PENMALIN, MICAFUNGIN, MEROPENEM, NOREPINEPHRINE BITARTRATE. Patient died on 09/30/2005.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5269310-2
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Mar 07, 2007. Male patient was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal failure. ZYVOX dosage: DAILY DOSE:1200MG. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5270228-X
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: jaundice. ZYVOX dosage: DAILY DOSE:1200MG. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5270243-6
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF on Mar 08, 2007. Male patient, weighting 185.2 lb, was diagnosed with enterococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: intraventricular haemorrhage. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMPHOTERICIN B, MEROPENEM, PANTOPRAZOLE. Patient died on 04/06/2006.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5273056-4
Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on Mar 12, 2007. Female patient, 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, renal disorder, sepsis. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN, CIPROFLOXACIN, CLINDAMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE, VFEND, MEROPENEM TRIHYDRATE, DIGOSIN, LASIX. Patient died on 11/16/2005.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5273117-X
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Mar 12, 2007. Female patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, polyuria. ZYVOX dosage: DAILY DOSE:1200MG. During the same period patient was treated with BIAPENEM, IMMUNE GLOBULIN INTRAVENOUS. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5273586-5
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported ZYVOX problem on Mar 21, 2007. Female patient, weighting 115.0 lb, was diagnosed with enterococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, malaise, pyrexia, vomiting. ZYVOX dosage: 600MG Q 12 HR PO. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5273654-8
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 21, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 238.1 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 Q 12 H IV. During the same period patient was treated with NORVASC, PRINIVIL, ACTOS, PEPCID, PROTONIX, ZOSYN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5274330-8
Physician from FRANCE reported ZYVOX problem on Mar 13, 2007. Female patient, weighting 81.57 lb, was diagnosed with mycobacterium abscessus infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: scotoma. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SALMETEROL, MYRTILLUS, GENTAMICIN, COLISTIMETHATE, PULMOZYME, AZITHROMYCIN, FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE, PANCREATIN TRIPLE STRENGTH CAP. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5274434-X
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Mar 13, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal sepsis and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: depressed level of consciousness, platelet count decreased, white blood cell count decreased. ZYVOX dosage: DAILY DOSE:1200MG-FREQ:DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with FIRSTCIN, UNASYN. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5274447-8
Physician from BELARUS reported ZYVOX problem on Mar 13, 2007. Male patient, weighting 5.07 lb, was diagnosed with sepsis and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: acidosis, alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, cyanosis, hypotension, leukopenia, tachycardia. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5277855-4
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 15, 2007. Female patient, weighting 235.9 lb, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection, hypertension and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anxiety, chest pain, dysphagia, dyspnoea, foaming at mouth, heart rate irregular, hypersensitivity, influenza like illness, lip disorder. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMINS, FISH OIL, POTASSIUM ACETATE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID SRT, ENALAPRIL MALEATE. Patient recovered.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5278751-9
Physician from JAPAN reported ZYVOX problem on Mar 16, 2007. Male patient, 70 years of age, was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pulmonary embolism. ZYVOX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MILRILA, CARBENIN. Patient died on 03/02/2007.
Zyvox Side Effects Report #5281475-5
ZYVOX problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 23, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 122.6 lb, was diagnosed with peritoneal fluid analysis abnormal, staphylococcal infection and was treated with ZYVOX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: platelet count decreased. ZYVOX dosage: 600 MG BID IV. 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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