What is/are Linezolid Tablets?
LINEZOLID is an antibiotic. It kills or stops the growth of some bacteria. This medicine is used to treat many kinds of bacterial infections of the blood, lungs, and skin. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Possible side effects of lineolid: It causes maild Gi side effects,Pancytopenia,particularly when given for more than 14 days.
Linezolid vs Daptomycin: Linezolid is almost as effective as Daptomycin,But Linezolid has advantages of it’s availability in oral form and that globally linezolid is more frequently available.
Linezolid in Pakistan:In Pakistan linezolid is marketed by Continental Pharmaceuticals with brand name of NEZKIL tablet wit MRP Rs.178 per tab and 600mg infusion at Rs.600.00 per vial.
Linezolid generics: NEZKIL in Pakistan,Zyvoxam in Canada,Zyvoxid in Germany,Linospan in India.
Linezolid and lactic acidosis: the answer is yes