Compound ID | 1451
Synonym(s): Zyvox
Class: Oxazolidinone
| Agent Type: | Synthetic; Small molecule; Direct acting; |
| Spectrum of activity: | Gram-positive |
| Mechanism of action: | Protein synthesis inhibitor |
| Target Pathogen: | Active against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus sp. |
| Institute where first reported: | Pfizer, USA |
| Year first mentioned: | 1990 |
| Highest development stage: | Approved by FDA in 2000 |
| Development status: | Approved |
| External links: | |
| PubChem link: | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/441401 |
| Guide to Pharmacology: | linezolid |
| Citation: | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs40262-017-0601-x |