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What type of infections is Linezolid primarily used for?
Gram-positive
What is the mechanism of action of Linezolid?
Inhibition of bacterial protein synthesis by blocking the formation of the 70s ribosomal initiation complex
What type of activity does Linezolid exhibit against streptococci?
Bactericidal
Against which organisms is Linezolid considered bactericidal?
Pneumococci, GAS, and anaerobes
What is the brand name of Linezolid?
Zyvox
Learn about the mechanism of action of Linezolid, an oxazolidinone antibiotic used to treat gram-positive infections. Understand how it inhibits bacterial protein synthesis and its bacteriostatic and bactericidal effects on different bacteria.
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