Linezolid is an oxazolidinone-class antibacterial indicated in adults and children for the treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria:
Linezolid is an antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections of the skin and soft tissue, and pneumonia
Linezolid (marketed as Zyvox) Information
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Linezolid is used to treat infections, including pneumonia, infections of the skin, and infections caused by a resistant bacterium (Enterococcus faecium ZYVOX is not indicated for the treatment of Gram-negative infections
Call your healthcare provider right away if any of these symptoms occur
Contraindicated
The patient had no remaining symptoms 4 months after his second episode
Generic name: linezolid
5 mg increments at weekly intervals until optimal response is obtained
10 to 14
Side effects in children include diarrhea/loose stools, nausea, vomiting, headache, abdominal pain, vertigo, anemia, and others
Using morphine together with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) like linezolid is not recommended
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