Linezolid Injection is an oxazolidinone antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections that are resistant to other antibiotics. It is effective against infections such as pneumonia, complicated skin and soft tissue infections, bloodstream infections, and certain resistant Gram-positive bacteria including MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus) and VRE (Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci).
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Dosage (General Adult Use):
600 mg intravenously every 12 hours.
Treatment duration usually ranges from 10 to 14 days, but may vary depending on the type and severity of infection.
Must be administered slowly via IV infusion over 30–120 minutes.
(Exact dosage and duration should always be prescribed by a healthcare professional.)
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Precautions & Warnings:
Use with caution in patients with high blood pressure, thyroid disease, or history of seizures.
Avoid in patients taking MAO inhibitors or certain antidepressants (risk of serotonin syndrome).
Monitor blood counts during prolonged therapy (risk of bone marrow suppression).
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should only use under medical advice.
Do not mix with other IV medications in the same line.
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Possible Side Effects:
Common: headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, rash.
Serious: serotonin syndrome (confusion, fever, seizures, muscle rigidity), low blood counts (anemia, thrombocytopenia), peripheral or optic neuropathy with prolonged use, lactic acidosis.
Seek medical attention if unusual bruising, vision changes, or severe reactions occur.
