Linezolid

Common brands: Zyvox, Meropenem, Vancomycin, Tyzavan, Levofloxacin

Top reporter: Hp Halden Pharma As

Oxazolidinone Antibacterial [EPC]Penem Antibacterial [EPC]Fluoroquinolone Antibacterial [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]Glycopeptide Antibacterial [EPC]
28,884
Total Reports
14,807
Serious Reports
5,345
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (18.51%)

Patient Demographics

Male
14,240
Female
11,086

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Linezolid.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 OFF LABEL USE 2,519
8.5%
2 THROMBOCYTOPENIA 2,127
7.2%
3 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 2,044
6.9%
4 ANAEMIA 1,674
5.6%
5 DRUG INTERACTION 1,418
4.8%
6 NAUSEA 1,349
4.6%
7 VOMITING 1,091
3.7%
8 PLATELET COUNT DECREASED 1,031
3.5%
9 DIARRHOEA 1,025
3.5%
10 PYREXIA 1,008
3.4%
11 LACTIC ACIDOSIS 986
3.3%
12 NEUROPATHY PERIPHERAL 961
3.2%
13 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 907
3.1%
14 SEROTONIN SYNDROME 904
3.1%
15 PANCYTOPENIA 889
3.0%
16 DEATH 798
2.7%
17 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 763
2.6%
18 DRUG RESISTANCE 746
2.5%
19 DYSPNOEA 743
2.5%
20 PNEUMONIA 712
2.4%
21 ELECTROCARDIOGRAM QT PROLONGED 708
2.4%
22 PRODUCT USE IN UNAPPROVED INDICATION 692
2.3%
23 SEPSIS 692
2.3%
24 SEPTIC SHOCK 622
2.1%
25 RESPIRATORY FAILURE 621
2.1%
26 RASH 552
1.9%
27 ASTHENIA 548
1.8%
28 RENAL FAILURE 513
1.7%
29 HYPOTENSION 506
1.7%
30 MULTIPLE ORGAN DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME 489
1.6%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.