Linezolid
Summary
Persistence. It cannot be excluded that linezolid is persistent, as data are lacking.
Bioaccumulation. It cannot be excluded that linezolid bioaccumulates, as data are lacking.
Toxicity. It cannot be excluded that linezolid is toxic, as data are lacking.
Risk. Risk of environmental impact of linezolid cannot be excluded, since no ecotoxicity data are available.
This summary information comes from fass.se.
Detailed information
Fass environmental information
Fass environmental information for Zyvoxid (linezolid) (downloaded 2019-04-26).
Hazard
Persistence: No data.
Bioaccumulation: No data.
Toxicity: No data.
Risk
Risk of environmental impact of linezolid cannot be excluded, since no ecotoxicity data are available.
For antibiotics in general, it is recommended that these drugs are used as restrictively as possible without risking the patient's health.
References
Author: Health and Medical Care Administration, Region Stockholm
