Dosage form: injection
Drug class:Oxazolidinone antibiotics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 1, 2022.
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Indications and Usage for Linezolid Injection
Nosocomial Pneumonia
Linezolid Injection is indicated for the treatment of nosocomial pneumonia caused by S taphylococcus aureus (methicillinsusceptible and -resistant isolates) or Streptococcus pneumoniae [see Clinical Studies( 14) ].
Community-acquired Pneumonia
Linezolid Injection is indicated for the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, including cases with concurrent bacteremia, or Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-susceptible isolates only) [see Clinical Studies(