Comparative Effectiveness of Vancomycin Versus Linezolid for the Treatment of Acute Pulmonary Exacerbations of Cystic Fibrosis.

Conclusion and Relevance: Our study observed no difference in the effectiveness of vancomycin compared with linezolid in terms of change in lung function for APEs of CF. The rate of adverse drug events was low. In individuals with CF infected with MRSA who are experiencing an APE, either vancomycin or linezolid appear to be viable treatment options.
PMID: 31658825 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Annals of Pharmacotherapy - October 28, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Fusco NM, Meaney CJ, Frederick CA, Prescott WA Tags: Ann Pharmacother Source Type: research