.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.J.J01XX08 .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.J.J01XX08| name: | Linezolid |
| ATC code: | J01XX08 | route: | oral |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Linezolid is a synthetic antibiotic of the oxazolidinone class. It is primarily used to treat infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE). Linezolid is approved for clinical use and commonly prescribed for pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infections, and other severe bacterial infections.
Pharmacokinetic parameters in healthy adult volunteers aged 18-55 years after single and multiple dosing (oral and intravenous administration), both sexes.
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