Dosage form: tablet
Drug class:Oxazolidinone antibiotics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 21, 2022.
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Indications and Usage for Linezolid Tablets
Linezolid is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the specific conditions listed below. Linezolid is not indicated for the treatment of Gram-negative infections. It is critical that specific Gram-negative therapy be initiated immediately if a concomitant Gram-negative pathogen is documented or suspected [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].
Pneumonia
Nosocomial pneumonia caused by Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-susceptible and -resistant isolates) or Streptococcus pneumoniae [see Clinical Studies (14)].
Community-acquired pneumonia caused by
