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

• Published in: The Annals of pharmacotherapy Vol. 54; no. 3; p. 197
• Main Authors: Fusco, Nicholas M, Meaney, Calvin J, Frederick, Carla A, Prescott, Jr, William A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.03.2020
• Subjects: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus; vancomycin; linezolid; cystic fibrosis

Data are limited regarding the preferred antibiotics for treatment of acute pulmonary exacerbations (APEs) of cystic fibrosis (CF), when methicillin-resistant (MRSA) is suspected. To compare the rate of return to baseline lung function among individuals with APEs of CF treated with either vancomycin...