Quinupristin/dalfopristin

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Quinupristin/dalfopristin is a combination of two antibiotics, quinupristin and dalfopristin, used to treat infections by bacteria. It is marketed by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer under the brand name Synercid.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The name "quinupristin" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug, which contains a quinuclidine ring. The name "dalfopristin" is also derived from the chemical structure, which contains a dalfo ring.

Pharmacology[edit | edit source]

Quinupristin/dalfopristin is a streptogramin antibiotic, which means it inhibits the synthesis of bacterial proteins, leading to the death of the bacteria. It is used to treat serious or life-threatening infections caused by susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and certain Enterococcus species.

Clinical use[edit | edit source]

Quinupristin/dalfopristin is used to treat vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VREF) infections, as well as skin and skin structure infections caused by methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) and Streptococcus pyogenes. It is also used in the treatment of bacteremia.

Side effects[edit | edit source]

Common side effects of quinupristin/dalfopristin include pain and inflammation at the injection site, nausea, vomiting, rash, and diarrhea. Serious side effects can include allergic reactions, damage to the liver, and superinfections with resistant organisms.

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