Linezolid (as part of regimens)

Treatment for Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis

Typical Dosage: 300-600mg daily

Effectiveness
75%
Safety Score
35%
Clinical Trials
40
Participants
5K

Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)

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35
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
300-600mg daily
Time to Effect
3-6 months
Treatment Duration
6-24 months
Evidence Quality
MODERATE
Confidence Score
80%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$2,000
Monitoring:$3,000
Side Effect Mgmt:$4,500
Total Annual:$9,500
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
GOOD
ICER
$35,000/QALY
QALYs Gained
0.8
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$13,571
Cost per Remission
$13,571
Comparison vs Less effective older XDR-TB regimens
Cost Difference
+$2,000/year
More expensive
QALY Difference
+0.60 QALYs
Better outcomes
Dominance
No dominance
Linezolid (as part of regimens) Outcomes

for Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis

Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+75%
Response Rate
+70%
Remission Rate
+70%
Common Side Effects
Peripheral neuropathy
+50%
Myelosuppression (anemia, thrombocytopenia)
+15%
Optic neuritis
+7%
Gastrointestinal intolerance
+15%

Sources:

nih.gov
msf.org
msf.org

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