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Does LINEZOLID Cause Infection? 129 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 129 reports of Infection have been filed in association with LINEZOLID (Linezolid). This represents 0.7% of all adverse event reports for LINEZOLID.

129
Reports of Infection with LINEZOLID
0.7%
of all LINEZOLID reports
38
Deaths
69
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Infection From LINEZOLID?

Of the 129 reports, 38 (29.5%) resulted in death, 69 (53.5%) required hospitalization, and 7 (5.4%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Infection Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Infection is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for LINEZOLID.

What Other Side Effects Does LINEZOLID Cause?

Off label use (1,781) Thrombocytopenia (1,588) Drug ineffective (1,303) Anaemia (1,294) Lactic acidosis (824) Nausea (800) Neuropathy peripheral (748) Vomiting (716) Drug interaction (658) Pancytopenia (638)

What Other Drugs Cause Infection?

ADALIMUMAB (11,552) METHOTREXATE (10,406) ETANERCEPT (10,379) RITUXIMAB (9,575) ABATACEPT (7,821) TOCILIZUMAB (7,349) PREDNISONE (6,334) TOFACITINIB (6,332) INFLIXIMAB (6,122) CERTOLIZUMAB PEGOL (5,954)

Which LINEZOLID Alternatives Have Lower Infection Risk?

LINEZOLID vs LINZESS LINEZOLID vs LIORESAL LINEZOLID vs LIORESAL INTRATHECAL LINEZOLID vs LIORESAL INTRATHECAL /ML LINEZOLID vs LIOTHYRONINE

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