Dalbavancin Hydrochloride
Dalbavancin Hydrochloride is a lipoglycopeptide antibiotic used to treat acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) caused by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). It is administered intravenously and is notable for its extended half-life, which allows for once-weekly dosing, making it suitable for outpatient treatment settings.
A long-acting IV lipoglycopeptide antibiotic for treating skin infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria, including MRSA.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1541465
- Generic
- Dalbavancin Hydrochloride
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treats acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) such as cellulitis, wound infections, and major skin abscesses caused by susceptible Gram-positive organisms, including MRSA.
Functions as a bactericidal agent by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis through binding to D-alanyl-D-alanine residues on the bacterial cell wall.
Administered by intravenous infusion. Its long half-life permits extended dosing intervals. Common adverse effects may include nausea, headache, diarrhea, and infusion-related reactions. Requires appropriate clinical monitoring and should only be used when infection is confirmed or strongly suspected to reduce resistance development.
Official drug label
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