Treats infections caused by bacteria. Belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics
Brand Names:
Synercid
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to quinupristin, dalfopristin, or similar medicines such as pristinamycin or virginiamycin
Uses:
Injectable
Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it will be given.
Your medicine will be given directly into a vein, usually in your arm or chest. This is called intravenous (in-tra-VEEN-ous), or IV.
A nurse or other caregiver trained to give IV infusions will give your medicine.
If a dose is missed:
It is very important to use this medicine on a regular schedule. Make sure your doctor knows if you miss a dose.
Storage:
If you store this medicine at home, it is best to keep it in the refrigerator. Do not freeze.
Throw away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine, containers, and other supplies. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.
Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Before using this medicine, tell your doctor if you are using cyclosporine, nifedipine (Procardia®), or midazolam (Versed®).
Warnings:
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
Make sure your doctor knows if you have liver disease before using this medicine.
If your infection does not improve, or if it gets worse while using this medicine, talk to your doctor.
If you have severe diarrhea while using this medicine, check with your doctor before taking medicine to stop the diarrhea.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
Severe diarrhea (watery or bloody)
Swelling, pain, or redness near where your IV is located
