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Linezolid

20 known interactions (2 severe)
4 brand names

Indications

  • Pneumonia (when other antibacterials e.g. a glycopetide, such as vancomycin, cannot be used) (initiated under specialist supervision), Complicated skin and soft-tissue infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria, when other antibacterials cannot be used (initiated under specialist supervision)
  • Cellulitis (specialist use only), Erysipelas (specialist use only)
  • Moderate diabetic foot infection (specialist use only), Severe diabetic foot infection (specialist use only), Leg ulcer infection (specialist use only)

Drug Interactions

2 SevereModerate interactions

20 drug interactions identified for Linezolid. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available
🤱Breastfeeding guidance available
🫘Renal impairment guidance
🫁Hepatic impairment guidance
⚠️Requires renal dose adjustment

Cautions

Acute confusional states; bipolar depression; carcinoid tumour; elderly (increased risk of blood disorders); history of seizures; phaeochromocytoma; schizophrenia; thyrotoxicosis; uncontrolled hyperte...

Side Effects

Common or very common Anaemia; constipation; diarrhoea; dizziness; gastrointestinal discomfort; headache; hypertension; increased risk of infection; insomnia; localised pain; nausea; skin reactions; t...

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Brand Names

Linezolid(IN)Lizolid(IN)+ 2 more in app
Mn

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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

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