Chemical formula: C₁₆H₂₀FN₃O₄ Molecular mass: 337.346 g/mol PubChem compound: 441401
Linezolid is a synthetic, antibacterial agent that belongs to a new class of antimicrobials, the oxazolidinones. It has in vitro activity against aerobic Gram-positive bacteria and anaerobic micro-organisms. Linezolid selectively inhibits bacterial protein synthesis via a unique mechanism of action.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| J01XX08 | Linezolid | J Antiinfectives for systemic use → J01 Antibacterials for systemic use → J01X Other antibacterials → J01XX Other antibacterials |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINEZOLID Solution for infusion | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| LINEZOLID Film-coated tablets | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| ZYVOX Solution for injection | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/PLR |
Linezolid is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)Canada (CA)France (FR)Germany (DE)Ireland (IE)Italy (IT)Japan (JP)Mexico (MX)Netherlands (NL)New Zealand (NZ)Singapore (SG)South Africa (ZA)Tunisia (TN)Turkey (TR)United Kingdom (UK)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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