Adverse reactions caused by high serum concentration of linezolid: Two case reports and literature review
Renzhu Liu,
Lu Xiao,
Can Xiao
et al.
Abstract:Key Clinical MessageLinezolid is a potent oxazolidinone for the treatment of various gram‐positive bacterial infections. However, the drug can cause potential adverse reactions such as thrombocytopenia, hyperlactacidemia and serotonin syndrome, which warrant consideration by the medical team when planning treatment. The existing literature has reported some adverse reactions caused by linezolid, but most of these are based on clinical characteristics and simple treatment measures. Two cases of linezolid overdo… Show more
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