Abstract:Background
Linezolid, an oxazolidinone antibacterial agent, is available for intravenous/oral administration, with activity against Gram-positive bacteria.
Purpose
To evaluate the suitability of linezolid prescribing and use, in terms of therapeutic indications (infections of skin and soft tissues and community-acquired and nosocomial pneumonia), sensitivity of the causative organism(s) and the incidence of thrombocytopenia (platelet count <150000 cells/mcl).
Materials and methods
A retrospective study inc… Show more
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