Pyrantel Pamoate and Zyvox Intravenous

• Generic Name: pyrantel
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Antiminth, Ascarel, Pin-X, Pinworm Caplets, Pinworm Medicine, Pin-Away

Treatment of enterobiasis caused by Enterobius vermicularis (pinworm infection). May be used for self-medication. Drugs of choice for enterobiasis are pyrantel, mebendazole, or albendazole.

Has been used for treatment of ascariasis caused by Ascaris lumbricoides. Drugs of choice for ascariasis are albendazole, ivermectin, or mebendazole.

Treatment of intestinal hookworm infections caused by Ancylostoma duodenale or Necator americanus. Drugs of choice for intestinal hookworm infections are albendazole, mebendazole, or pyrantel.

Treatment of eosinophilic enterocolitis caused by Ancylostoma caninum (dog hookworm). Drugs of choice are albendazole, mebendazole, or pyrantel. When indicated, endoscopic worm extraction also is considered a treatment of choice for eosinophilic enterocolitis.

Treatment of trichostrongyliasis caused by Trichostrongylus. Pyrantel is the drug of choice; albendazole and mebendazole are alternatives.

May be effective for treatment of oesophagostomiasis caused by Oesophagostomum bifurcum. Albendazole is an alternative.

Treatment of infections caused by Moniliformis moniliformis (thorny-headed worm).

• Generic Name: linezolid
• Dosage Forms: injection, tablets, oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Zyvox

Linezolid injection is used to treat certain bacterial infections in many different parts of the body, including certain types of skin infections or pneumonia.

Linezolid belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.