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 |