Averozolid in Saudi Arabia is an antibiotic oral suspension used to treat various types of bacterial infections that
are difficult to control due to resistance to other antibiotics.
It works by inhibiting protein synthesis inside the bacterial cell, which stops its growth and limits its spread, and
physicians prescribe it in specific cases that require precise and effective treatment, especially in respiratory
tract infections as well as skin and soft tissue infections.
What Are the Ingredients of Averozolid
Averozolid consists of the following components:
- Active ingredient: Linezolid.
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Inactive ingredients that help maintain the consistency of the suspension, improve its taste, and ensure the
stability of its formulation.
Indications for Using Averozolid
Averozolid is used to treat several bacterial conditions, including:
- Bacterial infections resistant to multiple antibiotics.
- Bacterial pneumonia.
- Skin and soft tissue infections.
- Upper and lower respiratory tract infections.
- Infections caused by gram positive bacteria.
Dosage of Averozolid
The physician is responsible for determining the appropriate dosage for each case. Common dosages include:
- For children: 10 mg per kilogram of body weight every 12 hours.
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For adults: higher concentrations of the same active ingredient may be prescribed through other available
formulations.
- The bottle must be shaken well before each dose.
- The patient should adhere to the full treatment duration prescribed by the doctor without stopping suddenly.
Available Strengths and Forms of Averozolid
Averozolid is available in the following forms and strengths:
- Averozolid oral suspension 100 mg per 5 ml, 150 ml bottle.
- Averozolid oral suspension 100 mg per 5 ml, 60 ml bottle.
- Averozolid intravenous infusion 200 mg per 100 ml.
- Averozolid tablets 600 mg.