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Zyvox (Linezolid) - Adverse Event Reports - Life Threatening Events

 



Index of reports > Cases resulting in life threatening events (46)

     Platelet Count Decreased (16)Thrombocytopenia (7)Anaemia (6)Multi-Organ Failure (6)White Blood Cell Count Decreased (5)Gallbladder Cancer (4)Haemoglobin Decreased (4)Blood Creatinine Increased (4)Neuropathy Peripheral (3)Blood Sodium Decreased (3)

Below is the selection of adverse event reports related to Zyvox (Linezolid) that includes cases resulting in life threatening events.

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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 male receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-07-25

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Respiratory Failure, Platelet Count Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox (Linezolid)

Other drugs received by patient: Finibax; Pridol; Avelox; Bactrim; Hokunalin



Adverse event in 67 year old male receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from Italy on 2007-07-24

Patient: 67 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Anaemia, Liver Function Test Abnormal, Thrombocytopenia, Haemolysis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox (Linezolid)

Other drugs received by patient: Clexane; Zithromax; Merrem; Diflucan



Adverse event in female receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-07-20

Patient: female, weighing 65.8 kg (144.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hypersplenism, Haematocrit Decreased, Anaemia, Thrombocytopenia, Haemorrhagic Ascites, Blood Creatinine Increased

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox
    Indication: Staphylococcal Infection

Intron A
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2007-01-01
    End date: 2007-02-27

PEG-Intron
    Dosage: daily dose:120mcg
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2007-02-01
    End date: 2007-02-27

Ribavirin
    Dosage: daily dose:200mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2007-01-01
    End date: 2007-02-27

Ribavirin
    Dosage: daily dose:200mg-freq:frequency: bid
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-02-14
    End date: 2007-02-27



Adverse event in male receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician on 2007-07-20

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox (Linezolid)

Other drugs received by patient: Meropenem; Nexium; Dopamine HCL



Adverse event in 66 year old male receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Colombia on 2007-07-19

Patient: 66 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Metabolic Acidosis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Sulperazon

Zyvox

Other drugs received by patient: Ciprofloxacin; Clindamycin HCL; Oxacillin



Adverse event in male receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-07-13

Patient: male, weighing 34.5 kg (75.9 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Haemoglobin Decreased, Blood Sodium Decreased, Asphyxia

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox (Linezolid)

Other drugs received by patient: I.V. Solutions; Bisolvon; Lasix



Adverse event in 78 year old male receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-07-13

Patient: 78 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Death, Platelet Count Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox (Linezolid)

Other drugs received by patient: Finibax; Pridol; Avelox; Bactrim; Hokunalin



Adverse event in 52 year old female receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-07-09

Patient: 52 year old female, weighing 65.8 kg (144.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hypersplenism, Staphylococcal Infection, Anaemia, Thrombocytopenia, Blood Creatinine Increased, Haemorrhagic Ascites

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Intron A
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2007-01-01

PEG-Intron
    Dosage: 120 mcg; qw; sc
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2007-02-01
    End date: 2007-02-27

Ribavirin
    Dosage: po ; 20 mg bid po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2007-02-14
    End date: 2007-02-27

Ribavirin
    Dosage: po ; 20 mg bid po
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Zyvox
    Indication: Staphylococcal Infection
    Start date: 2007-04-01



Adverse event in male receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-06-29

Patient: male, weighing 53.0 kg (116.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: White Blood Cell Count Decreased, Stomach Discomfort, Anaemia, Physical Assault, Delirium, Staphylococcal Sepsis, Verbal Abuse, Incoherent, Hallucinations, Mixed, Disease Recurrence, Platelet Count Decreased, Hypoxia, Angiopathy

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox (Linezolid)

Other drugs received by patient: Dopamine HCL; Dobutamine Hydrochloride; Hanp; Lasix; Artist; Acardi; Renivace; Aldactone; Levofloxacin



Adverse event in male receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-06-28

Patient: male, weighing 34.5 kg (75.9 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Haemoglobin Decreased, Haemorrhage, Injury Asphyxiation, Blood Sodium Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox (Linezolid)

Other drugs received by patient: I.V. Solutions; Bisolvon; Lasix



Adverse event in 64 year old male receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Japan on 2007-06-28

Patient: 64 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Bilirubin Increased, White Blood Cell Count Decreased, Blood Urea Increased, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Blood Potassium Increased, Condition Aggravated, Convulsion, Liver Disorder, Leukaemia, Multi-Organ Failure, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Platelet Count Decreased, Blood Creatinine Increased

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Ambisome
    Dosage: 150 mg, uid/qd, iv drip
    Indication: Fungal Infection
    Start date: 2007-05-03
    End date: 2007-05-15

Ciproflaxacin
    Dosage: 600 mg, uid/qd, iv drip
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-04-27
    End date: 2007-05-08

Targocid
    Dosage: 400 mg, uid/qd, iv drip
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-04-27
    End date: 2007-05-10

Potassium Chloride
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-05-02
    End date: 2007-05-02

Potassium Chloride
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-05-03
    End date: 2007-05-05

Potassium Chloride
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-05-06
    End date: 2007-05-13

Maxipime
    Dosage: 4 g, uid/qd, iv nos
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-05-09
    End date: 2007-05-15

Zyvox
    Dosage: uid/qd, iv drip
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-05-11
    End date: 2007-05-15

Other drugs received by patient: Vfend; Platelets; RED Blood Cells; Neutrogin (Lenograstim); Physio (Glucose, Sodium Acetate, Calcium Gluconate, Sodium Chloride, P; Fulcaliq; Rituxan



Adverse event in male receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-06-28

Patient: male, weighing 53.0 kg (116.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: White Blood Cell Count Decreased, Anaemia, Stomach Discomfort, Platelet Count Decreased, Angiopathy, Delirium

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox (Linezolid)

Other drugs received by patient: Dopamine HCL; Dobutamine Hydrochloride; Hanp; Lasix; Artist; Acardi; Renivace; Aldactone; Levofloxacin



Adverse event in 64 year old male receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Japan on 2007-06-20

Patient: 64 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Bilirubin Increased, White Blood Cell Count Decreased, Blood Urea Increased, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, Blood Potassium Increased, Condition Aggravated, Convulsion, Liver Disorder, Leukaemia, Multi-Organ Failure, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Lung Cancer Metastatic, Platelet Count Decreased, Blood Creatinine Increased

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Ambisome
    Dosage: 150 mg, uid/qd, iv drip
    Indication: Fungal Infection
    Start date: 2007-05-03
    End date: 2007-05-15

Ciprofloxacin HCL
    Dosage: 600 mg, uid/qd, iv drip
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-04-27
    End date: 2007-05-08

Targocid
    Dosage: 400 mg, uid/qd, iv drip
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-04-27
    End date: 2007-05-10

Potassium Chloride
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-05-02
    End date: 2007-05-02

Potassium Chloride
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-05-03
    End date: 2007-05-05

Potassium Chloride
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-05-06
    End date: 2007-05-13

Maxipime
    Dosage: 4 g, uid/qd, iv nos
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-05-09
    End date: 2007-05-15

Zyvox
    Dosage: uid/qd, iv drip
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-05-11
    End date: 2007-05-15

Other drugs received by patient: Vfend; Platelets; RED Blood Cells; Neutrogin (Lenograstim); Physio (Glucose, Sodium Acetate, Calcium Gluconate, Sodium Chloride,; Fulcaliq; Rituxan



Adverse event in 85 year old male receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-06-19

Patient: 85 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Haemoglobin Decreased, Blood Sodium Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox (Linezolid)

Other drugs received by patient: I.V. Solutions



Adverse event in male receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from Germany on 2007-06-12

Patient: male, weighing 80.0 kg (176.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Ineffective, Sepsis

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox
    Indication: Staphylococcal Infection
    Start date: 2007-04-26
    End date: 2007-05-07

Zyvox
    Indication: Catheter Sepsis

Other drugs received by patient: Avelox



Adverse event in male receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-06-06

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Oral Intake Reduced, Multi-Organ Failure, Haematocrit Decreased, Renal Impairment, Thrombocytopenia, Epistaxis

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox (Linezolid)



Adverse event in male receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-06-04

Patient: male, weighing 59.0 kg (129.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Haemoglobin Decreased, Hypoglycaemia, Thrombocytopenia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox (Linezolid)

Other drugs received by patient: Daonil; Basen; Amlodin; Fluitran; Blopress; Famotidine; Sennoside A; Cyanocobalamin; Norvasc; Glucobay; Gaster



Adverse event in female receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-05-22

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Gallbladder Cancer, Platelet Count Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox
    Indication: Enterococcal Infection
    Start date: 2007-02-19
    End date: 2007-02-27

Prodif
    Indication: Sepsis
    Start date: 2007-02-23
    End date: 2007-03-09

Other drugs received by patient: Meropen; Clindamycin HCL; Gaster; Amikacin Sulfate; Targocid; Prodif; Tobracin



Adverse event in female receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Japan on 2007-05-16

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Gallbladder Cancer, Platelet Count Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox
    Indication: Enterococcal Infection
    Start date: 2007-02-19
    End date: 2007-02-27

Prodif
    Indication: Sepsis
    Start date: 2007-02-23
    End date: 2007-03-09

Meropen
    Indication: Sepsis
    Start date: 2007-01-25
    End date: 2007-03-12

Clindamycin HCL
    Indication: Sepsis
    Start date: 2007-02-19
    End date: 2007-02-28

Gaster
    Indication: Gastritis
    Start date: 2007-02-17
    End date: 2007-03-21

Other drugs received by patient: Amikacin Sulfate; Targocid; Prodif; Tobracin



Adverse event in male receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from Norway on 2007-05-04

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Neuropathy Peripheral, Myopathy

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox (Linezolid)

Other drugs received by patient: Dipeptiven; Vancomycin; Haldol; Actrapid; Atnativ; Clonidine HCL; Sendoxan; Vfend; Zantac; Pantoprazole Sodium; Loperamide Hydrochloride; Sodium Chloride; Zofran; Metoprolol Tartrate; Tazocin; Meronem; Furix; Afipran; Bactrim; Ketobemidone; Nimbex; Fragmin; Potassium Chloride; Cymevene; Potassium Phosphates; Fentanyl; Midazolam HCL; Diflucan; Heparin ^leo^; Acyclovir; Cyklokapron; Propofol; Metronidazole; Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride; Zovirax; Solu-Medrol; Solu-Medrol; Paracetamol; Trandate; Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human); Nimotop



Adverse event in male receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Norway on 2007-05-04

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Neuropathy Peripheral, Myopathy

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox (Linezolid)

Other drugs received by patient: Diflucan; Potassium Phosphate Monobasic; Midazolam HCL; Nexium; Enalapril; Paracetamol; Duphalac; Ritalin; Nebcina; Meronem; Dormicum FOR Injection; Furix; Stesolid; Erythromycin; Dobutamine; Afipran; Glycerylnitrat; Nimbex; Kaleorid; Clonidine HCL; Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride; Magnesium Sulfate; Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim; Morfin; Atnativ; Fentanyl; Claforan; Sodium Chloride; Epinephrine; Pantoprazole Sodium; Potassium Chloride; Novorapid; Cordarone; Nitropress; Bactrim; Furosemide; Propofol ^fresenius^; Triatec; Levaxin; Lactulose; Ventolin; Propofol; Fragmin; Viagra; Simdax; Neostigmine; Dalacin; Abboticin



Adverse event in male receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from Norway on 2007-05-04

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Neuropathy Peripheral, Myopathy

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox (Linezolid)

Other drugs received by patient: Dipeptiven; Potassium Chloride; Clonidine HCL; Novorapid; Diclocil; Furix; Abboticin; Cefotaxime; Nifedipine; Metoprolol Tartrate; Diflucan; Vallergan; Solu-Cortef; Kalium; Ventolin; Fentanyl; Nimbex; Fragmin; Selo-ZOK; ALL Other Therapeutic Products; Meronem; Pantoprazole Sodium; Tygacil; Propofol; Clindamycin; Atrovent; Paracet; Lactulose; Sobril; Midazolam HCL; Haldol



Adverse event in female receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-05-03

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Cardiac Failure, Platelet Count Decreased, Ventricular Fibrillation

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox (Linezolid)

Other drugs received by patient: Antibiotics; Finibax; Lepetan; Midazolam HCL; ALL Other Therapeutic Products; Vitamin CAP; Lasix; Omepral



Adverse event in female receiving Zyvox (Linezolid)

Reported by a physician from Germany on 2007-04-28

Patient: female, weighing 80.0 kg (176.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Respiratory Failure, Pleural Effusion, Thrombocytopenia, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event

Suspect drug(s):
Zyvox
    Dosage: daily dose:1200mg-freq:frequency: bid
    Indication: Enterococcal Infection
    Start date: 2006-11-20
    End date: 2006-11-27

Cotrim
    Dosage: text:12 ampules
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-11-13
    End date: 2006-11-28

Other drugs received by patient: Fluconazole; Meronem; Ciprofloxacin; Insuman Rapid; Duragesic-100; Torsemide; Pantozol; Lipoic Acid; Metoprolol Succinate; Amitriptyline HCL; Novodigal; Heparin



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