Linezolid
生产企业:Pharmacia and upjohn co
Linezolid is an oxazolidinone antibiotic used to treat infections by susceptible strains of aerobic Gram-positive bacteria.
Linezolid is an oxazolidinone antibiotic used to treat infections by susceptible strains of aerobic Gram-positive bacteria.
Linezolid exerts its antibacterial effects by interfering with bacterial protein translation. It binds to a site on the bacterial 23S ribosomal RNA of the 50S subunit and prevents the formation of a functional 70S initiation complex, which is essential for bacterial reproduction, thereby preventing bacteria from dividing. Point mutations in the bacterial 23S rRNA can lead to linezolid resistance, and the development of linezolid-resistant Enterococcus faecium and Staphylococcus aureus have been documented during its clinical use. As antimicrobial susceptibility patterns are geographically distinct, local antibiograms should be consulted to ensure adequate coverage of relevant pathogens prior to use.
Linezolid is indicated in adults and children for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria, including nosocomial pneumonia, community-acquired pneumonia, skin and skin structure infections, and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium infections. Examples of susceptible bacteria include Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Streptococcus agalactiae. Linezolid is not indicated for the treatment of Gram-negative infections, nor has it been evaluated for use longer than 28 days.
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