Linezolid
Zyvox (linezolid) is an oxazolidinone-class antibiotic used to treat serious gram-positive bacterial infections, including hospital-acquired pneumonia, skin infections, and infections caused by vancomycin-resistant bacteria. It is typically reserved for infections when other antibiotics are not appropriate or effective.
Zyvox is an antibiotic used for serious gram-positive bacterial infections when other treatments have failed or are not suitable.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 261710
- Generic
- Zyvox
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Treats serious gram-positive bacterial infections including hospital-acquired and community-acquired pneumonia, complicated skin and soft tissue infections, and infections caused by vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE). Often used when other antibiotics are ineffective or inappropriate.
Belongs to the oxazolidinone class of antibiotics. It works by binding to bacterial ribosomes and inhibiting protein synthesis, preventing bacteria from multiplying and spreading.
Should only be used to treat confirmed or suspected gram-positive bacterial infections. Requires regular blood count monitoring due to potential for myelosuppression. Has significant drug interactions with serotonergic medications. Treatment duration is typically 10-14 days, though may be extended for certain infections.
Official drug label
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