QTMeds

Drug Database Monograph

LINEZOLIDE ACCORD 600 mg

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Active Ingredient: LINEZOLIDE

QTc Interval Status:
prolongation

Clinical Description (Database Summary)

Linezolid may prolong the QT interval supposedly through mitochondrial dysfunction. The risk appears significantly higher in tuberculosis patients treated for long periods (>8 weeks) or those co-medicated with other cardiotoxic drugs like bedaquiline or fluoroquinolones. Regular ECG monitoring is recommended during prolonged therapy.

Scientific Sources / References

https://doi.org/10.7150/ijms.34141, https://doi.org/10.1111/bcp.15587

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