Comparing Zyvox vs Cefotaxime
Zyvox | Cefotaxime |
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Zyvox (linezolid) | Cefotaxime |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection, Bacterial Infection, Skin and Structure Infection, Bacteremia, Nosocomial Pneumonia, Pneumonia. Zyvox may also be used for... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Bone infection, Cesarean Section, CNS Infection, Bacteremia, Endometritis, Epiglottitis, Gonococcal Infection - Disseminated, Gonococcal Infection - Uncomplicated, Intraabdominal... View more |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Zyvox has an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 from a total of 27 ratings on Drugs.com. 81% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Cefotaxime has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Zyvox side effects in more detail. |
See also: cefotaxime side effects in more detail. |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
N/A |
Claforan | ||||||||
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. | |||||||||
84 hours |
1.2 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 515 drugs are known to interact with Zyvox:
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A total of 38 drugs are known to interact with cefotaxime:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
April 18, 2000 |
March 11, 1981 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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