Quinupristin/dalfopristin

Quinupristin/dalfopristin treats several types of bacterial infections. This medication may cause pain at the infusion site.

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Uses of Quinupristin/dalfopristin

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Quinupristin/dalfopristin is used in the treatment of:

  • Staphylococcal Infections
  • Streptococcal Infections
  • Staphylococcal Skin Infections

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Quinupristin/dalfopristin Drug Class

Quinupristin/dalfopristin is part of the drug class:

Quinupristin/dalfopristin Interactions

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take:

  • ALFUZOSIN/QUINUPRISTIN
  • CISAPRIDE/QUINUPRISTIN
  • CYCLOSPORINE/QUINUPRISTIN
  • DALFOPRISTIN/PIMOZIDE
  • DISOPYRAMIDE/QUINUPRISTIN
  • PIMOZIDE/QUINUPRISTIN
  • QUINIDINE/QUINUPRISTIN

This is not a complete list of Quinupristin/dalfopristindrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Quinupristin/dalfopristin and Pregnancy

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Quinupristin/dalfopristin falls into category B:

There are no well-done studies that have been done in humans with Quinupristin/dalfopristin. But in animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication, and the babies did not show any medical issues related to this medication.

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In animal studies, pregnant animals were given Quinupristin/dalfopristin, and some babies had problems. But in human studies, pregnant women were given this medication and their babies did not have any problems related to this medication.

Quinupristin/dalfopristin Dosage

Take quinupristin/dalfopristin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The Quinupristin/dalfopristin dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

  • the condition being treated
  • other medical conditions you have
  • other medications you are taking
  • how you respond to this medication
  • your weight
  • your height
  • your age
  • your gender

Quinupristin/dalfopristin is available in the following doses:

  • Dalfopristin-quinupristin 350 Mg-150 Mg Intravenous Powder For Injection
  • Dalfopristin-quinupristin 420 Mg-180 Mg Intravenous Powder For Injection

Forms of Medication

Quinupristin/dalfopristin is available in the following forms:

  • Injectable Solution