TB Research

[Efficacy and safety of first-line anti-tuberculosis drugs combined with Linezolid for the treatment of pediatric tuberculous meningitis in real-word practice].

Tomohiko Ai, Li Jiang, Q B Liu, Yulong Bai, Yang Yang, Fan Sun, Yuntao Jia, Yu Jie Zhou, et al. (9 authors)

PubMed · 2024-08

Abstract

The efficacy of HRZEL regimen is similar to conventional HRZE regimen in children with TBM, but with higher adverse effect. Prudentially evaluating the pros and cons of linezolid in the usage of drug-susceptible TB and carefully monitoring of linezolid associated adverse effects is suggested.

MeSH terms

  • Linezolid
  • Medicine
  • Tuberculous meningitis
  • Tuberculosis
  • First line
  • Meningitis
  • Pediatrics
  • Intensive care medicine