Restricted
HEALTH CANADA APPROVED
RECOMMENDED
Requires Special Authorization for PEI Pharmacare
HEALTH PEI has restricted the use of linezolid:
No dosage adjustment required when stepping down to PO
IM and subcutaneous administration; not recommended
Antimicrobial class: Antibiotic - Oxazolidinone
Pregnancy category: C
Average serum half life: 5 hours
Urine penetration: Therapeutic
Lung penetration: Therapeutic
CSF penetration: Therapeutic
pH: ~4.6