Photochemical reaction: Photochemical reaction, a chemical reaction initiated by the absorption of energy in the form of light. The consequence of moleculesâ absorbing light is the creation of
Mechanism of Action. Linezolid is a synthetic antibiotic belonging to a new class of antimicrobials called the oxazolidinones. Linezolid disrupts bacterial growth by inhibiting the initiation process in protein synthesis.
BRAND NAME(S): Flagyl. USES: Metronidazole is used to treat a variety of infections. It belongs to a class of antibiotics known as nitroimidazoles. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria and protozoa.This antibiotic only treats bacterial and protozoal infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu).