Compare Zyvox vs Vancomycin

Compare Zyvox

vs Vancomycin

Compare Zyvox to Vancomycin. To make a decision about Zyvox vs Vancomycin, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Zyvox or Vancomycin

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Uses of Zyvox

Zyvox is also known by the generic name Linezolid

USES:
Linezolid is an antibiotic used to treat certain serious bacterial infections that have not responded to other antibiotics (resistant infections). It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Uses of Vancomycin

USES:
Vancomycin is an antibiotic used to treat a severe intestinal condition known as Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea. This condition usually occurs after the use of another antibiotic, which allows the growth of resistant bacteria in the intestines, leading to severe diarrhea. When vancomycin is given by mouth, it is not absorbed by the body but remains in the intestines, allowing it to stop the growth of the bacteria responsible for this form of colitis.

This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections of the intestines. It will not work for other bacterial infections or viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Zyvox and Vancomycin Have 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

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Zyvox Has 26 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Vancomycin

Critical Seriousness - Acquired Decrease of All Cells in the Blood - Pancytopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyvox but not Vancomycin.

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyvox but not Vancomycin.

Critical Seriousness - Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyvox but not Vancomycin.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyvox but not Vancomycin.

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyvox but not Vancomycin.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyvox but not Vancomycin.

Critical Seriousness - Disease of the Optic Nerve - Optic Neuropathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyvox but not Vancomycin.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyvox but not Vancomycin.

Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyvox but not Vancomycin.

Critical Seriousness - Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyvox but not Vancomycin.

Critical Seriousness - Infection caused by a Fungus - Fungal Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyvox but not Vancomycin.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Function of Bone Marrow - Bone Marrow Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyvox but not Vancomycin.

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyvox but not Vancomycin.

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Skin with Blisters - Bullous Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyvox but not Vancomycin.

Critical Seriousness - Fever is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyvox but not Vancomycin.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyvox but not Vancomycin.

Critical Seriousness - Severe Bloody Diarrhea from Antibiotics - Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyvox but not Vancomycin.

Critical Seriousness - Increased Blood Acidity due to High Levels of Lactic Acid - Lactic Acidosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyvox but not Vancomycin.

Critical Seriousness - Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction - Serotonin Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyvox but not Vancomycin.

Critical Seriousness - Numbness, Tingling or Pain of Hands or Feet - Peripheral Neuropathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyvox but not Vancomycin.

Critical Seriousness - Diarrhea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyvox but not Vancomycin.

Critical Seriousness - Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyvox but not Vancomycin.

Critical Seriousness - Thrush - Oral Candidiasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyvox but not Vancomycin.

Critical Seriousness - Increased Eosinophils in the Blood - Eosinophilia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyvox but not Vancomycin.

Critical Seriousness - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyvox but not Vancomycin.

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Zyvox but not Vancomycin.

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Vancomycin Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Zyvox

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Zyvox and Vancomycin Have 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Zyvox and Vancomycin. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Zyvox and Vancomycin.

Zyvox Has 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Vancomycin

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zyvox but not Vancomycin. Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zyvox but not Vancomycin. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Zyvox and Vancomycin.

Vancomycin Has 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Vancomycin

Taste Problems - Dysgeusia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Vancomycin but not Zyvox. Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Vancomycin but not Zyvox. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Zyvox and Vancomycin.

Zyvox and Vancomycin Treat 0 Conditions in Common

Zyvox has 16 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Zyvox.

Zyvox Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Serotonin Syndrome - Serotonin Syndrome - Adverse Drug Interaction is a contraindication of Zyvox.

Relative Contraindications

Anemia is a contraindication of Zyvox.

Bone Marrow Depression - Decreased Function of Bone Marrow is a contraindication of Zyvox.

Carcinoid Syndrome is a contraindication of Zyvox.

Lactic Acidosis - Increased Blood Acidity due to High Levels of Lactic Acid is a contraindication of Zyvox.

Leukopenia - Decreased White Blood Cells is a contraindication of Zyvox.

Optic Neuropathy - Disease of the Optic Nerve is a contraindication of Zyvox.

Pancytopenia - Acquired Decrease of All Cells in the Blood is a contraindication of Zyvox.

Pheochromocytoma - Tumor of Adrenal Gland Causing High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Zyvox.

Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis - Severe Bloody Diarrhea from Antibiotics is a contraindication of Zyvox.

Thrombocytopenic Disorder - Decreased Blood Platelets is a contraindication of Zyvox.

Thyrotoxicosis - Overactive Thyroid causing Life-Threatening Symptoms is a contraindication of Zyvox.

Uncontrolled Hypertension - Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Zyvox.

Visual Changes - Problems with Eyesight is a contraindication of Zyvox.

Contraindication Warnings

Peripheral Neuropathy - Numbness, Tingling or Pain of Hands or Feet is a contraindication of Zyvox.

Seizure Disorder - Seizures is a contraindication of Zyvox.

Vancomycin has 1 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Vancomycin. Vancomycin Oral Contraindications (grouped by decreasing seriouosness level) Contraindication Warnings Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Vancomycin.

Zyvox - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Vancomycin - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.