Linezolid

What Are The Uses Of Linezolid?

Linezolid is used for treating various types of bacterial infections like:

• Skin infections
• Pneumonia
• Other infections which are resistant to other antibiotics

It is not effective against viral infections.

What Are The Side Effects Of Linezolid?

Some of the common side-effects are:

• Diarrhoea, vomiting
• Nausea, dizziness
• Headache

What Are The Contraindications Of Linezolid?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• High blood pressure
• Seizures
• Bone marrow/blood problems like low white or red blood cells and platelets)
• Certain tumour conditions
• Overactive thyroid