Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Linezolid
Drug Class
Anti-Infectives
ATC Code
J01XX08
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Ecasil?
Uses
Linezolid is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Linezolid is also an MAO (monoamine oxidase) inhibitor. Linezolid is used to...
How It Works
Administer IV infusion over 30-120 min. Do not mix or infuse with other medications.
How to Take It
1
Child · Orally
10 mg/kg — 8 hourly
Safety Alerts
You should not use linezolid if you are allergic to it
Do not use linezolid if you have used an MAO inhibitor in the past 14 days
A dangerous drug interaction could occur
MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, tranylcypromine, and others
Tell your doctor if you also take stimulant medicine, opioid medicine, herbal products , or medicine for depression, mental illness, Parkinson's disease , migraine headaches, serious infections, or prevention of nausea and vomiting
Important Warnings
Elderly (increased risk of blood disorders), history of seizures, unless close observation and blood pressure monitoring possible
linezolid should be avoided in uncontrolled hypertension, phaeochromocytoma, carcinoid tumour, thyrotoxicosis, bipolar depression, schizophrenia, or acute confusional states
Patients should avoid consuming large amounts of tyramine-rich foods (such as mature cheese, yeast extracts, undistilled alcoholic beverages, and fermentedsoya bean products)
Side Effects
Abdominal paindiarrhoeaeosinophiliaheadachenauseataste disturbancesvomitingblurred visionconstipationdiaphoresisdizzinessdry mouthdyspepsiaelectrolyte disturbancesfatigue
Drug Interactions
Adrenergic agents
tramadol. Linezolid is a reversible
non-selective monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)
should not be given with another MAOI or within 2 weeks of stopping another MAOI. Unless close observation and blood pressure monitoring is possible
avoid in those receiving SSRIs
5HT1 agonists
tricyclic antidepressants
sympathomimetics
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Caution advised, use only if potential benefit outweighs risk
Lactation
Caution advised, avoid
Storage
Store in a well closed container, .
Price Intelligence
Rs 534.36
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 6 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 89.06 per unit
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 800.04
DVAGOper pack of 6Rs 534.36
DRAPper pack of 12Rs 3,057.07
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Linezolid, and what they are not.You pay Rs 107 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Winy
400Mg
Rs 427.5Rs 71.25/unit
Lowest price per unitBelow approved ceilingHELIX PHARMA
Dilozen
400mg
Rs 997.56Rs 83.13/unit
No DRAP alertsCORE HEALTH
Barizold
400mg
Rs 522.54Rs 87.09/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsBARRETT HODGSON PAKISTAN
Zoldap
400mg
Rs 1,012.7Rs 101.27/unit
GETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN
Zolrest
400mg
Rs 838.71
BOSCH PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Radialeachfilmcoated
400mg
Rs 3,057
No DRAP alertsCCL Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
Linzopearl Oral
400mg
Rs 2,873.13 ceiling
No DRAP alertsPEARL PHARMACEUTICALS
Lizolid
400mg
Rs 3,057.07 ceiling
No DRAP alertsPharmatec Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited
Visoli
400mg
Rs 837.52 ceiling
No DRAP alertsVision Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Megalid
400mg
Rs 2,569.1 ceiling
Mega Pharmaceuticals limited
Oxzorid
400mg
Rs 2,102.99 ceiling
No DRAP alertsNAWAN LABORATORIES (PVT) LTD.
Wolide
400mg
Rs 1,505.84 ceiling
SHAIGAN PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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