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What is the generic name?
QUINUPRISTIN AND DALFOPRISTIN
What is the Trade Name for QUINUPRISTIN AND DALFOPRISTIN?
Synercid
What are the Indications for QUINUPRISTIN AND DALFOPRISTIN?
- INDICATIONS AND USAGE To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Synercid and other antibacterial drugs, Synercid should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy. Synercid is indicated in adults for the treatment of the following infections when caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms. Complicated skin and skin structure infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin susceptible ) or Streptococcus pyogenes . (See CLINICAL STUDIES . )
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