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Linezolid

Linezolid is an antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections including pneumonia and skin infections. It is available as a single tablet product under the brand Zyvox.

Zyvox

Nosocomial Pneumonia

600mg

Linezolid tablets for hospital-acquired pneumonia and complicated skin infections. It is an antibiotic that can treat MRSA.

From$5.63/ tabletView

Key points

  • Linezolid is an oxazolidinone antibiotic, a class that works by stopping bacteria from making proteins.
  • The only form in this catalogue is a tablet, sold under the brand Zyvox by originator Pfizer.
  • It is used for infections that other antibiotics may not treat, including vancomycin-resistant enterococcal infections.

Common questions about Linezolid

What strength is linezolid available in?

Linezolid is available as a 600mg tablet in this catalogue. There is no other strength or form listed, so the full course is taken as one tablet per dose as directed by a prescriber.

Who is the originator of Zyvox?

Zyvox is the brand name for linezolid, marketed by Pfizer, the originator company. It is the only product in this catalogue, and linezolid is the single active ingredient in every tablet.

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