Quinupristin - qui-NYOO-pris-tin and dalfopristin - dal-FOE-pris-tin belong to the family of drug called antibiotics. Antibiotics are medication using in the treat of infections causing by bacteria. They work by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. Quinupristin and dalfopristin will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
Quinupristin and dalfopristin injection is using to treat infection of the skin or the blood. It may also be using for other conditions as determined by your family doctor. It is given by injection and is using mainly for serious infection for which other drug may not work.
Quinupristin and dalfopristin injection is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
† Not commercially available in Canada.