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LINEZOLID

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This is an antibiotic and antidepressant
Oxazolidinones, a MAOI derivative
Never natural, it’s completely synthetic
A weak reversible MAOI= an antidepressant
A bacterial protein synthesis inhibitor = an antibiotic
Used for:
CAP or Streptococcus pneumoniae
VRE
MSSA
MRSA
All forms of pneumonia
DM foot infections

Be careful while on Linezolid;
Use low dose of any other antidepressants
No tyramine containing foods e.g.
-Cheese
-Wines
-Alcoholic beverages
-Smoked foods
-Pickled foods
Because breakdown of tyramine will be inhibited [MAOI]and accumulation of tyramine will lead to
High BP and Severe hypertension

You just have to listen to this short presentation and get all the facts about this peculiar medication.

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