Tedizolid - Merck & Co
Alternative Names: BAY 1192631; DA-70157; DA-70218; DA-7157; DA-7218; MK-1986; SIVEXTRO; Sivextro; Tedizolid phosphate; Torezolid; Torezolid phosphate; TR-700; TR-701; TR-701 FA; TR-701 free acidLatest Information Update: 28 Nov 2025
At a glance
- Originator Dong-A Pharmaceutical
- Developer Dong-A ST; Merck & Co
- Class Anti-infectives; Antibacterials; Fluorinated hydrocarbons; Oxazolidinones; Phosphates; Pyridines; Small molecules; Sodium compounds; Tetrazoles
- Mechanism of Action Ribosomal protein inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
No
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed Skin and soft tissue infections
- Phase III Nosocomial pneumonia; Ventilator associated pneumonia
- No development reported Bacteraemia; Gram-positive infections
Most Recent Events
- 20 Nov 2025 Tedizolid is still registered for Skin and soft tissue infections in Liechtenstein, Iceland (IV)
- 20 Nov 2025 Tedizolid is still registered for Skin and soft tissue infections in Liechtenstein, Iceland (PO)
- 01 Mar 2025 Launched for Skin and soft tissue infections in Denmark (IV)