NUZYRA vs ZYVOX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. NUZYRA and ZYVOX are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	NUZYRA	ZYVOX
Rating	New	64/100
Pharmacy pays	—	$1.43 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	OMADACYCLINE TOSYLATE	LINEZOLID
Manufacturer	Paratek Pharms	Pfizer
Dosage forms	Injectable, Tablet	Powder, Injectable, Solution, Tablet
Drug class	—	Oxazolidinone Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 4.3 to 5.4 hours (roughly 5 hours) in adults
Treats	Bacterial Infections, Bacterial Skin Diseases, Bacterial Pneumonia	Staphylococcal Infections, Streptococcal Infections, Bacterial Skin Diseases

nuzyra zyvox

Rating

New

64/100

Pharmacy pays

—

$1.43 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

OMADACYCLINE TOSYLATE

LINEZOLID

Manufacturer

Paratek Pharms

Pfizer

Dosage forms

Injectable, Tablet

Powder, Injectable, Solution, Tablet

Drug class

—

Oxazolidinone Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 4.3 to 5.4 hours (roughly 5 hours) in adults

Treats

Bacterial Infections, Bacterial Skin Diseases, Bacterial Pneumonia

Staphylococcal Infections, Streptococcal Infections, Bacterial Skin Diseases

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Nuzyra and Zyvox?

Nuzyra contains Omadacycline Tosylate, while Zyvox contains Linezolid — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.