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Dalbavancin

Generic Name
Dalbavancin
Brand Names
Dalvance, Xydalba
Drug Type
Small Molecule
CAS Number
171500-79-1
Unique Ingredient Identifier
808UI9MS5K
Background

Dalbavancin is a second-generation lipoglycopeptide antibiotic that was designed to improve on the natural glycopeptides currently available, such as vancomycin and teicoplanin . Modifications from these older glycoprotein classes facilitated a similar mechanism of action for dalbavancin but with increased activity and once-weekly dosing . Its use is indicated for the treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) caused by the following gram-positive microorganisms: Staphylococcus aureus (including methicillin-susceptible and methicillin-resistant strains), S. pyogenes, S. agalactiae, S. dysgalactiae, the S. anginosus group (including S. anginosus, S. intermedius, and S. constellatus), and Enterococcus faecalis (vancomycin susceptible strains) . Dalbavancin acts by interfering with bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to the D-alanyl-D-alanine terminus of nascent cell wall peptidoglycan and preventing cross-linking .

Indication

适用于治疗由革兰氏阳性菌(包括耐甲氧西林金黄色葡萄球菌,MRSA)导致的急性细菌性皮肤和皮肤结构感染(ABSSSI)。

Associated Conditions
Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infection (ABSSSI)

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