Indications
:
Susceptible vancomycin-resistant E. faecium (VREF) infections, nosocomial and community-acquired pneumonia, complicated skin and skin structure infections (including diabetic foot infections) without osteomyelitis, uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections.
Dosage
:
Infuse inj over 30–120 mins; switch to oral form when appropriate. VREF: 600mg every 12hrs for 14–28 days. Pneumonia, complicated skin and skin structure: 600mg every 12hrs for 10–14 days. Uncomplicated skin and skin structure (oral forms only): 12–17yrs: 600mg every 12hrs; >17yrs: 400mg every 12hrs; both for 10–14 days. MRSA: 600mg every 12hrs.