LinEZOLID
Trade name
Linezolid (Kabi), Zyvox
Strength
2 mg/mL (volume: 300 mL)
IV administration
Give undiluted over 30 minutes – 2 hours.
Other routes of administration
IM: Not recommended.
SC: Not recommended.
Compatible IV fluids
Glucose 5%
Hartmann’s
Sodium chloride 0.9%
Y-site only:
Glucose 5% and sodium chloride 0.9%
Glucose 5% and sodium chloride 0.45%
Ringer's
Additional information
May lower the seizure threshold; use cautiously in patients with seizure history.
Solution should be clear and colourless to yellow.
Protect from light during storage.