Clinical Use and Adverse Drug Reactions of Linezolid: A Retrospective Study in Four Belgian Hospital Centers

Clinical Use and Adverse Drug Reactions of Linezolid: A Retrospective Study in Four Belgian Hospital Centers

In Belgium, linezolid is indicated for pneumonia and skin and soft tissue infections, but is more broadly used, due to its oral bioavailability and activity against multiresistant organisms. This could increase the risk of adverse drug reactions (ADR), notably hematological disorders (anemia, thromb...

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Main Authors: Hélène Thirot, Caroline Briquet, Frédéric Frippiat, Frédérique Jacobs, Xavier Holemans, Séverine Henrard, Paul M. Tulkens, Anne Spinewine, Françoise Van Bambeke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
linezolid
adverse drug reaction
thrombocytopenia
anemia
serotonin syndrome
neuropathy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/10/5/530

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