Linezolid
Linezolid
Definition
A synthetic oxazolidinone derivative, Linezolid selectively inhibits an early step in bacterial protein synthesis and affects blood pressure through monoamine oxidase inhibition. It is effective against Gram-positive organisms, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains, coagulase-negative Staphylococci, vancomycin-resistant Enterococci, and penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae strains. (NCI04)
Also known as LINEZOLID, Zyvox — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC J01XX per NCIT
- NCIT NCIT:C29158 per NCIT
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Bacterial pneumonia | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| 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) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Lungs | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Respiratory system | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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