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Linezolid for drug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis

  • Bhagteshwar Singh
  • , Derek Cocker
  • , Hannah Ryan
  • , Derek J. Sloan
  • Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • University of Liverpool
  • London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
  • Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
  • University of St Andrews

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Abstract

Linezolid was recently re‐classified as a Group A drug by the World Health Organization (WHO) for treatment of multi‐drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR‐TB) and extensively drug‐resistant tuberculosis (XDR‐TB), suggesting that it should be included in the regimen for all patients unless contraindicated. Linezolid use carries a considerable risk of toxicity, with the optimal dose and duration remaining unclear. Current guidelines are mainly based on evidence from observational non‐comparative studies.

Original languageEnglish
Article numberCD012836
Pages (from-to)CD012836
JournalCochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Volume2019
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Mar 2019

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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