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dalfopristin |
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dalfopristin /dal·fo·pris·tin/ (dal-fo´pris-tin) a semisynthetic antibacterial used in conjunction with quinupristin against various gram-positive organisms, including vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium. dalfopristin [dalfo′pristin] a semisynthetic antibacterial effective against a variety of gram-positive organisms. It is used in conjunction with quinupristin in the treatment of serious bacteremia caused by vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium and complicated skin and skin structure infections caused by Streptococcus pyogenes or methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus; it is administered intravenously. dalfopristin See Synercid®. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Based on the Naranjo probability scale, the likelihood that quinupristin dalfopristin caused the anemia and reticulocytopenia is probable. Resistance to erythromycin, clindamycin, tetracycline, and virginiamycin [an analog to quinupristin/ dalfopristin, which is used to treat vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium infections in humans (Johnson and Livermore 1999)] was investigated. a semisynthetic antibacterial used in conjunction with dalfopristin against various gram-positive organisms, including vancomycin-resistant |
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