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My mother-in-law received surgical treatment for a spider bite, species unknown. She was sent home with an Rx for Linezolid which we found is outrageously expensive - 2K+. We are just curious if there are alternatives that are more reasonably priced for a senior. The first doctor initially gave her Sulfameth. I know they are treating this as a bacterial infection, but, there has to be alternatives. Thanks!
Mon, 16 Jul 2018
General & Family Physician, Dr. Varinder's Response
Welcome to ' Ask a doctor ' service . I have read your query and here is my answer . In place of linezolid , combination of amoxycillin 500 mg two times and clavunate 125 mg two times may be used . This combination also has a great coverage . I hope I have solved your query . Let me know if I can assist you further in this query . With Regards , Dr Varinder Joshi .
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Suggest An Alternative Of Linezolid
Welcome to Ask a doctor service . I have read your query and here is my answer . In place of linezolid , combination of amoxycillin 500 mg two times and clavunate 125 mg two times may be used . This combination also has a great coverage . I hope I have solved your query . Let me know if I can assist you further in this query . With Regards , Dr Varinder Joshi .