Oxazolidinone
Oxazolidinone
Oxazolidinone (pronunciation: oks-uh-zoh-li-din-ohn) is a class of antibiotics that are used to treat various types of bacterial infections.
Etymology
The term "Oxazolidinone" is derived from the chemical structure of the antibiotics in this class, which contain an oxazolidinone ring.
Description
Oxazolidinones are synthetic antibiotics that are effective against Gram-positive bacteria, including those that are resistant to other types of antibiotics. They work by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria, which prevents the bacteria from growing and multiplying.
The first oxazolidinone to be approved for use was linezolid, which was introduced in 2000. Other oxazolidinones include tedizolid and radezolid.
Related Terms
- Antibiotics
- Bacterial Infection
- Gram-positive Bacteria
- Protein Synthesis
- Linezolid
- Tedizolid
- Radezolid
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