Dalbavancin
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Revision as of 11:32, 11 December 2023 by Aidan (talk | contribs) (Created page with "== Background == * Glycopeptide antibiotic, similar to vancomycin * Indicated for acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections in adults, but is being used off-label for osteomyelitis and infective endocarditis * Spectrum includes gram-positive cocci, including MRSA * Costs about CAD3000 per dose (CAD1000 per 500 mg vial) == Dosing == * ABSSSI: ** 1500 mg IV once, or ** 1000 mg IV followed by 500 mg IV 1 week later Category:Glycopeptides")
Background
- Glycopeptide antibiotic, similar to vancomycin
- Indicated for acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections in adults, but is being used off-label for osteomyelitis and infective endocarditis
- Spectrum includes gram-positive cocci, including MRSA
- Costs about CAD3000 per dose (CAD1000 per 500 mg vial)
Dosing
- ABSSSI:
- 1500 mg IV once, or
- 1000 mg IV followed by 500 mg IV 1 week later
