Linezolid Zyvox ®

Usual Diluents

(Pre-made) Isotonic D5W

Standard Dilutions   [Amount of drug]  [Infusion volume]  [Infusion rate]

[600 mg] [300 ml] [60 min] [400 mg] [200 ml] [60 min] (Infusion range: 30-120 min)

Stability / Miscellaneous

Usual dose: 600 mg q12 hours for 10 to 28 days. Store at room temperature / Protect from light / Do not freeze.  Dosage adjustment not required in renal failure.  ZYVOX has been shown to be clinically active against key Gram-positive pathogens, including vancomycin-resistant strains of Enterococcus species (VRE).