Effects
Oxazolidinones have antibacterial activity against aerobic Gram-positive bacteria and anaerobic microorganisms. They bind to bacterial ribosomes and prevent the formation of a functional 70S initiation complex, and thus an essential step during the translation process.
Indications
For the treatment of bacterial infectious diseases.
Active ingredients
- Linezolid (Zyvoxide)
- Tedizolid (Sivextro)
