Comparing Vancomycin vs Zyvox

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Vancomycin

Zyvox linezolid

Vancomycin is an antibiotic that may be used in the treatment of <i>C. difficile</i>-associated diarrhea or enterocolitis when given orally, or other severe infections when given intravenously (IV)... View more

Prescribed for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection, Bacterial Infection, Skin and Structure Infection, Pneumonia, Bacteremia, Nosocomial Pneumonia. Zyvox may also be used for... View more

Prescription only

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Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	10 powder for injection
Dosage	1 g
Per Unit^*	$3.85 - $18.38
Cost^*	$38.48 - $183.83

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Quantity	20 tablet
Dosage	600 mg
Per Unit^*	$280.61
Cost^*	$5,612.20

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available

Intravenous powder for injection
Intravenous solution
Oral capsule
Oral powder for reconstitution

Intravenous solution
Oral powder for reconstitution
Oral tablet

Brand Names

Firvanq, Vancocin, Vancocin HCl, Vancocin HCl Pulvules

N/A

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

5.2 hours

84 hours

CSA Schedule**

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Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 123 drugs are known to interact with vancomycin:

32 major drug interactions (168 brand and generic names)
91 moderate drug interactions (438 brand and generic names)

A total of 493 drugs are known to interact with Zyvox:

152 major drug interactions (702 brand and generic names)
340 moderate drug interactions (1415 brand and generic names)
1 minor drug interactions (1 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

During and within two weeks after treatment with linezolid, you must not consume any foods or... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

July 13, 1983

April 18, 2000

WADA Class

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N/A

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