First Antibiotic in New Class of Drugs Fights Resistant Infections.(antibacterial drug Zyvox approved by the FDA)(Brief Article)

FDA Consumer | July 1, 2000 | Copyright

The first in a new class of antibacterial drugs to treat serious infections resistant to other antibiotics has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Zyvox (linezolid) was approved April 18, less than a month after an FDA advisory committee reviewed study data and recommended its approval.

Zyvox treats infections, including bloodstream infections, associated with vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VREF). Vancomycin has long been the drug of last resort in treating infections resistant to other antibiotics. Zyvox also was approved for the ...

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