was withdrawn from the market in 1977 because of the high incidence of lactic acidosis associated with its use. 2 Figure 2: Mechanism by which linezolid inhibits protein translation by the ...

Its physiological meaning has not yet been definitely determined, but the most common explanation is a failure of the body’s buffering mechanisms which leads to metabolic (lactic) acidosis. It was ...

The body’s respiratory and kidney mechanisms can usually compensate for an acidic diet. A doctor can discuss whether a person’s diet may be contributing to acidosis. Bicarbonate is an alkaline ...