Normal Dose|Renal Impairment|Hemodialysis
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Indication | Dose | Frequency | Cost |
Community acquired pneumonia with bacteremia | 600 mg | Q12 hours for 10-14 days | |
Nosocomial pneumonia | 600 mg | Q12 hours for 14-28 days | |
Complicated skin and skin structure infections | 600 mg | Q12 hours for 10-14 days | |
Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections | 400 mg(po) | Q12 hours for 10-14 days | |
Vancomycin-resistant enterococcal infections with bacteremia | 600 mg | Q12 hours for 14-28 days |
Dose and Frequency |
No dosage adjustment is recommended. However, the 2 primary metabolites of linezolid may accumulate in patients with renal impairment |
Dose | Frequency |
usual recommended dose | to be given after hemodialysis |