Quinupristin and Dalfopristin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Synercid
CategoryDescriptionQuinupristin (qui-NYOO-pris-tin) and dalfopristin (dal-FOE-pris-tin) belong to the family of medicine called antibiotics. Antibiotics
are medicines used in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria. They
work by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. Quinupristin and dalfopristin
will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
Quinupristin and dalfopristin injection is used to treat infection of the
skin or the blood. It may also be used for other conditions as determined
by your doctor. It is given by injection and is used mainly for serious infection
for which other medicine may not work.
Quinupristin and dalfopristin injection is available only with your doctor's
prescription, in the following dosage form:
Parenteral
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Injection (U.S.)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
† Not commercially available in Canada.
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