How long does it take for linezolid to be effective? Can it be taken with other medicines?

Linezolid (Linezolid)The course of treatment for tuberculosis is usually longer, usually 6 to 12 months, and even longer in some cases with severe drug resistance. The specific duration depends on the drug resistance spectrum of tuberculosis bacteria, combined symptoms and treatment response. In the early stages of use, some patients may feel that symptoms such as coughing and night sweats are relieved within a few weeks, but continued and standardized medication is still required to completely eliminate the germs. It can be used in combination with other antituberculosis drugs such as bedaquiline, fluoroquinolones, and aminoglycosides, but close monitoring is required for the additive risk of adverse reactions, especially neurological and hematopoietic system toxicity. Patients should not interrupt or reduce the dose without authorization while taking the medication, otherwise it may easily lead to the resurgence of tuberculosis bacteria and the aggravation of drug resistance.