Comparing Floxin vs Zyvox
Floxin | Zyvox |
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Floxin (ofloxacin) | Zyvox (linezolid) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Bladder Infection, Bone infection, Anthrax, Anthrax Prophylaxis, Bronchitis, Campylobacter Gastroenteritis, Cervicitis, Chancroid, Chlamydia Infection, Epididymitis - Non-Specific... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection, Bacterial Infection, Skin and Structure Infection, Nosocomial Pneumonia, Bacteremia, Pneumonia. Zyvox may also be used for... View more |
Related suggestions Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infection
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More about Floxin (ofloxacin) | More about Zyvox (linezolid) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Floxin has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
Zyvox has an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 from a total of 26 ratings on Drugs.com. 81% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Floxin side effects in more detail. |
See also: Zyvox side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all Zyvox prices |
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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. | |||||||||
7.5 hours |
84 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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 490 drugs are known to interact with Floxin:
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A total of 518 drugs are known to interact with Zyvox:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
December 28, 1990 |
April 18, 2000 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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More Information | |||||||||
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Professional Resources | |||||||||
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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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