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Zyvox (Linezolid) - Reports of Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

 



This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Zyvox (Linezolid). Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view a sample of recent reports further on this page.

Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.

All cases (305)
     Platelet Count Decreased (44)Thrombocytopenia (31)Death (26)more >>

Cases resulting in a serious event (296)
     Platelet Count Decreased (42)Thrombocytopenia (30)Death (26)more >>

Cases resulting in death (103)
     Platelet Count Decreased (29)Multi-Organ Failure (13)Sepsis (12)more >>

Cases resulting in life threatening events (46)
     Platelet Count Decreased (16)Thrombocytopenia (7)Anaemia (6)more >>

Cases resulting in hospitalization (95)
     Anaemia (16)Thrombocytopenia (13)Pyrexia (12)more >>

Cases resulting in disability (13)
     Multi-Organ Failure (4)Liver Disorder (3)Platelet Count Decreased (3)more >>

Cases resulting in other serious reactions (162)
     Platelet Count Decreased (26)Thrombocytopenia (16)Anaemia (14)more >>

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Zyvox (Linezolid). For a complete list and/or a specific selection of reports, please use the links in the index above.

Adverse event in 61 year old female receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-30

Patient: 61 year old female, weighing 64.4 kg (141.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Neuropathy Peripheral, Pain in Extremity, Insomnia, NO Therapeutic Response, Gait Disturbance, Feeling Abnormal, Paraesthesia

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox
    Dosage: 600 mg bid po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Bacterial Infection
    Start date: 2007-10-19
    End date: 2007-10-22

Zyvox
    Dosage: 600 mg bid po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Staphylococcal Infection
    Start date: 2007-10-19
    End date: 2007-10-22



Adverse event in 84 year old male receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-30

Patient: 84 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Death, Platelet Count Decreased, Concomitant Disease Aggravated

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox (Linezolid)



Adverse event in 58 year old female receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-29

Patient: 58 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Pressure Decreased

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox (Linezolid)

Other drugs received by patient: Pasil; Inovan; Cercine



Adverse event in 18 year old female receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-29

Patient: 18 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Malaise, Rash, Headache, Pyrexia, Convulsion

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox (Linezolid)

Other drugs received by patient: Gabapentin; Valtrex; Excegran; Clobazam; Tegretol; Vancomycin



Adverse event in female receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-10-29

Patient: female, weighing 90.7 kg (199.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Urine Analysis Abnormal, Laboratory Test Abnormal, Renal Impairment, Urine Output Decreased, Depressed Level of Consciousness, Lethargy

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox
    Dosage: 600 mg q12hrs iv
    Indication: Ill-Defined Disorder
    Start date: 2007-09-26
    End date: 2007-10-26

Ciprofloxacin
    Dosage: 400 mg q 12 hrs iv
    Start date: 2007-09-26
    End date: 2007-10-26



Adverse event in female receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-26

Patient: female, weighing 32.5 kg (71.5 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Haematuria, Platelet Count Decreased

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox (Linezolid)

Other drugs received by patient: Fluconazole; Rocephin; Vancomycin Hydrochloride; Meropen



Adverse event in male receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-26

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: White Blood Cell Count Decreased, Pneumonia Aspiration, General Physical Health Deterioration

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox (Linezolid)

Other drugs received by patient: Maxipime; Iscotin; Baktar; Tamsulosin Hydrochloride



Adverse event in female receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Staphylococcal Infection

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox (Linezolid)



Adverse event in male receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-25

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox (Linezolid)



Adverse event in 93 year old female receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-25

Patient: 93 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage, Melaena

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox (Linezolid)



Adverse event in male receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-24

Patient: male, weighing 57.0 kg (125.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Respiratory Failure, Hyponatraemia

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox
    Indication: Pneumonia Staphylococcal
    Start date: 2007-08-22
    End date: 2007-08-27

Meropen
    Indication: Pneumonia
    Start date: 2007-08-16
    End date: 2007-08-27

Other drugs received by patient: Omepral; Vitamins; Firstcin; Clindamycin Phosphate; Neophyllin; Humulin 70 / 30; Aminotripa 1; Vitamin CAP; Elemenmic; Sodium Chloride



Adverse event in receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Ireland on 2007-10-22

Patient:

Adverse reactions / side effects: Death, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Septra DS
    Indication: Prophylaxis

Lansoprazole
    Dosage: 30 mg, unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Prophylaxis
    Start date: 2007-05-28
    End date: 2007-07-09

Vancomycin
    Dosage: 1 g, bid
    Indication: Prophylaxis

Losec / 00661201 /
    Dosage: 40 mg, unk
    Indication: Prophylaxis

Clexane
    Indication: Prophylaxis

Difene
    Indication: Prophylaxis

Targocid
    Indication: Prophylaxis

Velocef
    Indication: Prophylaxis
    Start date: 2007-06-25
    End date: 2007-06-26

Innohep / 01707902 /
    Dosage: unk, unk
    Indication: Prophylaxis
    Start date: 2007-06-22

Zyvox
    Indication: Prophylaxis

Other drugs received by patient: Indapamide; Valsartan; Metronidazole; Bisoprolol Fumarate; Aspirin; Fusidate Sodium



Adverse event in 61 year old male receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Ireland on 2007-10-19

Patient: 61 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox
    Indication: Prophylaxis

Lansoprazole
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Prophylaxis
    Start date: 2007-05-28
    End date: 2007-07-09

Vancomycin
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Prophylaxis

Omeprazole
    Indication: Prophylaxis

Enoxaparin Sodium
    Indication: Prophylaxis

Diclofenac Sodium
    Indication: Prophylaxis

Other drugs received by patient: Sulfamethoxazole W / Trimethoprim; Teicoplanin; Cefradine; Tinzaparin Sodium; Indapamide; Valsartan; Metronidazole; Bisoprolol Fumarate; Aspirin; Fucidine CAP



Adverse event in male receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from Austria on 2007-10-19

Patient: male, weighing 93.0 kg (204.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Interaction, Platelet Count Increased, Shock

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox (Linezolid)

Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Seropram

Other drugs received by patient: Tazonam; Erythrocin; Novalgin; Calcium; Pantoprazole Sodium; Neostigmine; Fraxiparin; Actrapid; Naropin



Adverse event in female receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2007-10-17

Patient: female, weighing 71.0 kg (156.2 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hypersensitivity, Leukopenia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox
    Start date: 2007-07-24
    End date: 2007-07-31

Triflucan
    Start date: 2007-07-26
    End date: 2007-07-29

Keppra
    Indication: Grand MAL Convulsion
    Start date: 2007-07-23
    End date: 2007-08-04

Ciflox
    Indication: Lung Disorder
    Start date: 2007-07-24
    End date: 2007-07-31

Tazocilline
    Start date: 2007-07-25
    End date: 2007-08-01

Other drugs received by patient: Augmentin '125'; Orbenine; Gentamicin Sulfate; Rivotril; Tienam; Hypnovel; Fentanyl



Adverse event in male receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-16

Patient: male, weighing 57.0 kg (125.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Respiratory Failure, Hyponatraemia

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox
    Indication: Pneumonia Staphylococcal
    Start date: 2007-08-22
    End date: 2007-08-27

Meropen
    Indication: Pneumonia
    Start date: 2007-08-16
    End date: 2007-08-27

Other drugs received by patient: Omepral; Vitamins; Firstcin; Clindamycin Phosphate; Neophyllin; Humulin 70 / 30; Aminotripa 1; Vitamin CAP; Elemenmic; Sodium Chloride



Adverse event in 60 year old female receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-16

Patient: 60 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Platelet Count Decreased, Infection

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox
    Indication: Staphylococcal Infection
    Start date: 2007-08-06
    End date: 2007-08-09

Zyvox
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Staphylococcal Infection
    Start date: 2007-08-10
    End date: 2007-08-29



Adverse event in 56 year old male receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-15

Patient: 56 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Interstitial Lung Disease

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox (Linezolid)

Other drugs received by patient: Steroid Antibacterials



Adverse event in female receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-15

Patient: female, weighing 56.3 kg (123.9 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Leukoencephalopathy

Adverse event resulted in: disablity

Suspect drug(s):
Sulperazon
    Indication: Febrile Neutropenia
    Start date: 2006-08-09
    End date: 2007-05-07

Polymyxin B Sulfate
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-12-01
    End date: 2007-09-24

Vfend
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Fungal Infection
    Start date: 2006-07-27
    End date: 2007-07-04

Unasyn Oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Febrile Neutropenia
    Start date: 2006-07-28
    End date: 2007-08-01

Atarax
    Indication: Insomnia
    Start date: 2006-08-23
    End date: 2006-08-23

Diflucan
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Fungal Infection

Zyvox
    Dosage: daily dose:1200mg
    Indication: Febrile Neutropenia
    Start date: 2006-05-11
    End date: 2006-05-17

Lastet
    Dosage: daily dose:50mg
    Indication: Chemotherapy
    Start date: 2006-06-24
    End date: 2006-07-07

Kytril
    Dosage: daily dose:3mg
    Indication: Nausea
    Start date: 2006-06-24
    End date: 2006-07-07

Cylocide
    Dosage: daily dose:300mg
    Indication: Chemotherapy
    Start date: 2006-06-24
    End date: 2006-07-07

Mitoxantrone HCL
    Dosage: daily dose:12mg
    Indication: Acute Myeloid Leukaemia
    Start date: 2006-06-24
    End date: 2006-06-24

Predonine
    Start date: 2006-09-15
    End date: 2007-07-26

Methotrexate
    Indication: Chemotherapy
    Start date: 2006-12-14
    End date: 2007-02-22

Daunomycin
    Start date: 2006-11-09
    End date: 2006-11-09

Aclacinon
    Indication: Chemotherapy

Mitoxantrone HCL
    Dosage: daily dose:11mg
    Start date: 2007-06-30
    End date: 2007-06-30



Adverse event in 68 year old female receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from Ireland on 2007-10-15

Patient: 68 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hepatitis

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox (Linezolid)

Other drugs received by patient: Lofepramine; Piperacillin; Olanzapine; Diazepam; Lansoprazole; Morphine HCL Elixir



Adverse event in 61 year old male receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Ireland on 2007-10-11

Patient: 61 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Zoton
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Prophylaxis
    Start date: 2007-05-28
    End date: 2007-07-09

Vancomycin HCL
    Dosage: 1g twice per day
    Indication: Prophylaxis

Losec
    Indication: Prophylaxis

Enoxaparin Sodium
    Indication: Prophylaxis

Difene
    Indication: Prophylaxis

Septrin
    Indication: Prophylaxis

Targocid
    Indication: Prophylaxis

Velosef
    Indication: Prophylaxis
    Start date: 2007-06-25
    End date: 2007-06-26

Innohep
    Indication: Prophylaxis
    Start date: 2007-06-22

Zyvox
    Indication: Prophylaxis

Other drugs received by patient: Indapamide; Valsartan; Flagyl; Bisoprolol Fumarate; Aspirin; Fucidine CAP



Adverse event in 93 year old female receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-11

Patient: 93 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage, Melaena

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox (Linezolid)



Adverse event in 68 year old receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Belarus on 2007-10-06

Patient: 68 year old

Adverse reactions / side effects: NO Adverse Reaction

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox
    Indication: Bacteraemia

Tienam



Adverse event in 72 year old receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Belarus on 2007-10-04

Patient: 72 year old

Adverse reactions / side effects: NO Adverse Reaction

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox (Linezolid)



Adverse event in female receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-01

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dyspnoea, Dizziness

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox (Linezolid)

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