Generics
Linezolid
Used For
Bacterial Infection
How it works
Linezolid inhibits initiation of protein synthesis at the level of ribosomes by binding with 50S ribosomal subunit.
Usage And Safety
Dosage
Oral : Adults >18 yr : 600mg every 12hr for 10-14 days. Lower Respiratory Infection : Usual : Treat for 10-14 days . Adults & Children : >12 yr, 600mg orally every 12hr. Birth-11 yr : 10mg/kg orally every 8 hr. Skin Infection : Complicated : Treat for 10-14 days . Adults & Children : :12yr : 600mg orally every 12 hr . Birth-11 yr : 10mg/kg orally every 8 hr . Uncomplicated : Treat for 10-14 days . OR As directed by your physician .
Side Effects
Headache, insomnia, convulsions, dizziness, vertigo, dermatologic rash, pharyngitis, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, generalized and localized abdominal pain, GI bleeding, loose stool, constipation, altered taste tongue discoloration ,oral moniliasis , vaginal moniliasis, anemia, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, leucopenia, hypokalemia, generalized edema & lactic acidosis.
Drug Interactions
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors , Adrenergic Agents such as phenylpropanolamine and pseudoephedrine .
Indication
It is indicated for bacterial Infection .





