NDAINTRAVENOUSSOLUTIONPriority Review
Approved
Apr 2000
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
20
Data completeness
5/8 — Partial
Priority Review
ZYVOX (linezolid) by Pfizer is 12. Approved for pneumonia, gram-positive bacterial infections, tuberculosis and 11 more indications. First approved in 2000.
Drug data last refreshed 19h ago · AI intelligence enriched 2w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
ZYVOX (linezolid) is an oxazolidinone antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis and is used to treat serious gram-positive infections including vancomycin-resistant enterococci, MRSA, and various pneumonias. It is available in both oral and intravenous formulations with 100% oral bioavailability, enabling flexible dosing without adjustment between routes. The drug has a broad spectrum of indications spanning nosocomial, community-acquired, and specialized infections including tuberculosis and prosthetic joint infections.
$0.007BPart D
LOE ApproachingDeclining
As a mature product approaching loss of exclusivity with minimal Part D claims, ZYVOX teams are likely focused on cost optimization and defending generic erosion rather than growth initiatives.
Mechanism of Action
12.1 Mechanism of Action Linezolid is an antibacterial drug [ see ] . 12.2 Pharmacodynamics In a randomized, positive- and placebo-controlled crossover thorough QT study, 40 healthy subjects were administered a single linezolid 600 mg dose via a 1 hour intravenous infusion, a single linezolid 1,200…
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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