Tedizolid

ATC Code J01XX11

Tedizolid

Definition

An antibacterial agent of the oxazolidinone class, that is used for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections caused by certain Gram-positive microorganisms. Upon intravenous administration, tedizolid targets and binds to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosome. This inhibits bacterial protein synthesis.

Also known as (5R)-3-(3-Fluoro-4-(6-(2-Methyl-2H-Tetrazol-5-yl)Pyridin-3-yl)Phenyl)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)Oxazolidin-2-One, 2-Oxazolidinone, 3-(3-Fluoro-4-(6-(2-Methyl-2H-Tetrazol-5-yl)-3-Pyridinyl)Phenyl)-5-(Hydroxymethyl)-, (5R)-, TEDIZOLID, Torezolid, TR-700 — per NCIT

Also identified as

Indications

Disease Relation Source
Skin disease caused by bacterial infection may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Staphylococcal infection may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Streptococcal infection may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)