Can linezolid/Siva be used long-term?

Linezolid (Linezolid) is an important antibiotic used to treat drug-resistant Gram-positive bacterial infections, especially in the fields of tuberculosis and hospital-acquired pneumonia. Patients are often concerned about whether it can be used long-term, but it needs to be clear that long-term use of linezolid has higher risks. Treatment for more than a few weeks may cause bone marrow suppression, manifested by anemia, leukopenia or thrombocytopenia, and may also cause adverse reactions such as lactic acidosis and optic nerve damage. Therefore, in practical applications, doctors will weigh the efficacy and risks, try to control the course of treatment, and closely monitor blood routine and lactate levels. For patients who really need long-term treatment, they should be under the guidance of a specialist to avoid serious side effects caused by extending the treatment course on their own.