Antibiotic:
Telavancin
Indications:
- Complicated skin and soft tissue infections
Adverse Reactions:
- Nausea, vomiting
- Foamy urine
- Potential for nephrotoxicity
Comments:
- Once daily
- MRSA activity
- No drug monitoring necessary
- Avoid use in pregnancy
- Can cause coagulation test interference (no increased risk of bleeding)
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