Linezolid is the active substance of an antibacterial drug known commercially as Zyvox.
This oral and injectable medicine is indicated for the treatment of skin and respiratory infections. The action of Linezolid is to alter the protein synthesis of bacteria, which are weakened and eliminated from the human body.
Indications of Linezolid
Hospital pneumonia; infection in the skin or soft tissues.
Linezolida price
The box of 600 mg of Linezolid containing 10 tablets costs approximately 2, 200 reais and the box of 600 mg containing 10 injectable bags costs approximately 3, 000 reais.
Linezolid Side Effects
Diarrhea; nausea; Headache; altered liver function.
Contraindications of Linezolid
Pregnancy risk C; women in the lactation phase; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.
How to use Linezolid
Oral use
- Hospital pneumonia : Administer 600 mg of Linezolid every 12 hours for a period of 10 to 14 days.
- Skin or soft tissue infection: Give 400 mg of Linezolid 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 should last 14 days.
