Glycopeptides and Lipoglycopeptides
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Drug |
Common Uses* |
Some Side Effects |
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Dalbavancin |
Complicated skin infections due to susceptible gram-positive bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) |
Gastrointestinal upset Flushing and itching of the face, neck, and shoulders†‡ |
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Oritavancin |
Complicated skin infections due to susceptible bacteria, including MRSA |
Gastrointestinal upset Headache Flushing and itching of the face, neck, and shoulders† |
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Teicoplanin‡ |
Serious infections, especially those due to susceptible gram-positive bacteria, including MRSA |
Kidney damage Hearing loss and deafness A decrease in the platelet and white blood cell counts Flushing and itching of the face, neck, and shoulders† |
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Telavancin |
Serious infections, especially those due to susceptible gram-positive bacteria , including MRSA |
Gastrointestinal upset Metallic taste Foamy urine Kidney damage Dizziness A decrease in the platelet count Flushing and itching of the face, neck, and shoulders† |
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Vancomycin |
Serious infections, especially those due to susceptible gram-positive bacteria, including MRSA Clostridioides difficile-induced colitis (given by mouth) |
Flushing and itching of the face, neck, and shoulders† Kidney damage Hearing loss A decrease in white blood cell and platelet counts |
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* These drugs are given by injection into a vein except where noted. |
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† These side effects are usually relieved by slowing the infusion. |
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‡ Teicoplanin is currently not available in the United States. |
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