To determine if linezolid is superior to vancomycin in the treatment of nosocomial (acquired in the hospital) pneumonia due to Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) in adult subjects. Subjects entered in to the study will have proven healthcare-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia which will be treated with either linezolid or vancomycin.
Subjects to receive either linezolid 600 mg IV (Intravenous) or PO (orally) q 12 h (every 12 hours) for 7-14 days, except in cases of documented bacteremia where it could be extended to 21 days based upon investigator's discretion.
Subjects to receive vancomycin 15mg/kg IV (Intravenous) q12h (every 12 hours), adjusted for renal function, for 7-14 days, except in cases of documented bacteremia where it could be extended to 21 days based upon investigator's discretion.
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina