Linezolid (Zyvox) (PO and IV) - Antibiotics Class Overview Mechanism: Oxazolidinone class –unique ribosomal inhibitor (acts on 50S subunit). Bacteriostatic agent. Spectrum: covers all Gram positives including strep, MRSA and VRE. Also has good activity vs tuberculosis. Used for: skin/soft titssue infections, HAP/HCAP/VAP with suspected MRSA, VRE infections #Pharmacology #Antibiotics #Review #Overview #Linezolid #Zyvox
