Glycopeptides appropriate uses

• serious infections due to beta-lactam- resistant gram-positive microorganisms

• infections due to gram-positive microorganisms in patients with serious allergy to beta-lactam antimicrobials

• antibiotic-associated colitis (AAC) non- responding to metronidazole or potentially life-threatening

• prophylaxis for endocarditis in patients at high risk

• prophylaxis for major surgical procedures

see meta-analysis….

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