Linezolid and Plegridy Pen

• Generic Name: linezolid
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Zyvox

Treatment of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), including infections associated with concurrent bacteremia, caused by susceptible Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Treatment of CAP caused by susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-susceptible [oxacillin-susceptible] strains only). Also recommended for treatment of CAP caused by methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA; also known as oxacillin-resistant S. aureus or ORSA).

Treatment of nosocomial pneumonia caused by susceptible S. aureus (including MRSA) or S. pneumoniae.

Not indicated for treatment of respiratory tract infections caused by gram-negative bacteria. It is imperative that an anti-infective active against gram-negative bacteria be used concomitantly if documented or presumed pathogens include gram-negative bacteria.

Skin and Skin Structure Infections

Treatment of uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections caused by susceptible S. aureus (methicillin-susceptible [oxacillin-susceptible] strains only) or S. pyogenes (group A β-hemolytic streptococci, GAS).

Treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections (including diabetic foot infections), without concurrent osteomyelitis, caused by susceptible S. aureus (including MRSA), S. pyogenes, or S. agalactiae (group B streptococci, GBS).

Not evaluated for use in the treatment of decubitus ulcers.

Not indicated for treatment of skin and skin structure infections caused by gram-negative bacteria. It is imperative that an anti-infective active against gram-negative bacteria be used concomitantly if the documented or presumed pathogens include gram-negative bacteria.

Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium Infections

Treatment of infections caused by susceptible vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium, including infections associated with concurrent bacteremia.

Has been used for treatment of native valve or prosthetic valve infective endocarditis caused by vancomycin-resistant or multidrug-resistant E. faecium. AHA recommends that patients with infective endocarditis attributable to enterococci resistant to penicillins, aminoglycosides, and vancomycin be managed by a team of specialists in infectious disease, cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, clinical pharmacy, and, if necessary, pediatrics.

CNS Infections

Has been recommended as an alternative to vancomycin for treatment of CNS infections caused by MRSA (e.g., meningitis, brain abscess, subdural empyema, spinal epidural abscess).

• Generic Name: peginterferon beta-1a
• Dosage Forms: subcutaneous injection
• Other Brand Names: Plegridy, Plegridy Pen, Plegridy Pen Starter Pack, Plegridy Starter Pack

Peginterferon beta-1a injection is used to treat the relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). This medicine will not cure MS, but it may slow some of the disabling effects and decrease the number of relapses of the disease. Peginterferons are natural substances that are produced in the body to help fight infections. Peginterferon beta-1a is a synthetic (man-made) version of these substances.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.