Zyvox and Colitis - pseudomembranous - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Colitis - pseudomembranous is reported as a side effect among people who take Zyvox (linezolid), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Vfend, and have Staphylococcal infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Colitis - pseudomembranous when taking Zyvox. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 9,233 people who have side effects when taking Zyvox from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Zyvox?

Zyvox has active ingredients of linezolid. It is often used in mrsa infection. eHealthMe is studying from 9,399 Zyvox users. Check the latest studies of Zyvox.

What is Colitis - pseudomembranous?

Colitis - pseudomembranous (severe acute inflammation of the bowel mucosa, with the formation of pseudomembranous plaques; it is usually associated with antimicrobial therapy) is found to be associated with 800 drugs and 933 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Colitis - pseudomembranous.

On Jul, 19, 2026

9,233 people reported to have side effects when taking Zyvox.
Among them, 21 people (0.23%) have Colitis - pseudomembranous.

Could Zyvox cause Colitis - pseudomembranous?

Among these 21 people:

How long have people been on Zyvox when they have Colitis - pseudomembranous? *

What is the gender of people who have Colitis - pseudomembranous when taking Zyvox? *

female: 46.67 %
male: 53.33 %

What is the age of people who have Colitis - pseudomembranous when taking Zyvox? *

What are other drugs people take besides Zyvox? *

Vfend: 6 people, 28.57%
Solu-Cortef: 4 people, 19.05%
Heparin Sodium: 4 people, 19.05%
Vancomycin Hydrochloride: 4 people, 19.05%
Zosyn: 3 people, 14.29%
Ambisome: 3 people, 14.29%
Azactam: 3 people, 14.29%
Cytarabine: 3 people, 14.29%
Diflucan: 3 people, 14.29%
Etoposide: 3 people, 14.29%

What are other side effects people have besides Colitis - pseudomembranous? *

Febrile Neutropenia (fever with reduced white blood cells): 6 people, 28.57%
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (systemic activation of blood coagulation): 3 people, 14.29%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 3 people, 14.29%
Pneumonia: 3 people, 14.29%
Diarrhea: 3 people, 14.29%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 3 people, 14.29%
Systemic Mycosis (fungal infections of the body): 2 people, 9.52%
Cardiac Failure: 2 people, 9.52%
Circulatory Collapse: 2 people, 9.52%
Fever: 1 person, 4.76%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Staphylococcal Infection (an infection with staphylococcus bacteria): 5 people, 23.81%
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (acute cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts): 3 people, 14.29%
Cellulitis Staphylococcal (a type of bacteria originated skin soft tissue infection): 2 people, 9.52%
Nausea And Vomiting: 1 person, 4.76%
Cardiac Failure: 1 person, 4.76%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 1 person, 4.76%
Eosinophil Count Increased: 1 person, 4.76%
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (a group of conditions that occur when the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow are damaged): 1 person, 4.76%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 4.76%
Wound Infection: 1 person, 4.76%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on linezolid (the active ingredients of Zyvox) and Zyvox (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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