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Linezolid |
Police line Typewriter = Binds to bacterial 50S ribosomal subunit, preventing initiation Paperjam = bacteriostatic |
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Linezolid targets |
Purple jewels in clusters and chains = activity against gram positive bacteria (Staph, Strep, Enterococcus) No Mercy pharoah = Treats MRSA Gold rod = Staph aueres Coughing Nurse = treats nosocomial MRSA infections Resisting van = activity against vancomycin resistant bacterial strains Diplococcus Rock drums = activity against vancomycin resistant enterococcus (VRE) |
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Linezolid side effects |
Broken plates = thrombocytopenia Cut security camera wire = optic neuropathy Gloves and shoe-covers = stocking-glove peripheral neuropathy Happy face = serotonin syndrome (is a weak MAOI) |
