Linezolid

Linezolid is the active substance in an antibacterial medicine known commercially as Zyvox.

This medicine for oral and injectable use is indicated for the treatment of skin and respiratory infections. Linezolid's action consists of altering the protein synthesis of bacteria, which end up weakened and eliminated from the human body.

Indications of Linezolid

Hospital pneumonia; infection of the skin or soft tissue.

Linezolid price

The 600 mg box of Linezolid containing 10 tablets costs approximately 2, 200 reais and the 600 mg box containing 10 injectable bags costs approximately 3, 000 reais.

Linezolid Side Effects

Diarrhea; nausea; Headache; abnormal liver function.

Contraindications for Linezolid

Pregnancy risk C; lactating women; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.

How to use Linezolid

Oral use

• Hospital pneumonia: Administer 600 mg Linezolid every 12 hours for a period of 10 to 14 days. Infection in the skin or soft tissues: Administer Linezolid 400 mg every 12 hours, for a period of 10 to 14 days.

Injectable use

• Hospital pneumonia: Apply 600 mg Linezolid intravenously every 12 hours. The treatment must last 14 days.