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== Background ==
* Antistaphylococcal semisynthetic beta-lactam antibiotic
* Spectrum: active against [[MSSA]]; not active against gram-negatives or [[enterococci]]

== Dosing ==
== Dosing ==


* Standard: 2 g IV q6h
* Standard: 2 g IV q6h
* High dose (for critical illness, IE, or CNS penetration: 2 g IV q4h
* High dose (for critical illness, IE, or CNS penetration: 2 g IV q4h

=== Renal Dosing ===

* No adjustments necessary


[[Category:Β-lactams]]
[[Category:Β-lactams]]

Latest revision as of 14:28, 14 November 2025

Background

  • Antistaphylococcal semisynthetic beta-lactam antibiotic
  • Spectrum: active against MSSA; not active against gram-negatives or enterococci

Dosing

  • Standard: 2 g IV q6h
  • High dose (for critical illness, IE, or CNS penetration: 2 g IV q4h

Renal Dosing

  • No adjustments necessary