Serious or severe infections due to methicillin-resistant Staph endocarditis.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult 500 mg 6 hrly or 1 g IV 12 hrly over a period of 60 min. Max: 10 mg/min. Childn 10 mg/kg IV 6 hrly over a period of 60 min. Infant & neonate Initially 15 mg/kg, followed by 10 mg/kg 12 hrly for neonates in 1st wk & 8 hrly thereafter up to 1 mth of therapy.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity.
Special Precautions
May cause hearing loss. Kidney failure; prolonged use may cause overgrowth of nonsusceptible microorganism. Pregnancy & lactation.
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