Linezolide

Linezolide is an antibiotic medication used to treat various bacterial infections. It belongs to a class of antibiotics known as oxazolidinones. Linezolid works by inhibiting the growth and spread of bacteria, helping to eliminate the infection. Linezolide is commonly prescribed for the treatment of infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE), and Streptococcus pneumoniae. It can be used for skin and soft tissue infections, pneumonia, and certain types of resistant infections. .