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Comparison Table: Some Antibiotics for MRSA Skin and Skin Structure Infections (online only)

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • March 26, 2018;  (Issue 1543)
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Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2018 Mar 26;60(1543):e59-62 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Drugs for Common Bacterial Infections in Adults

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • October 23, 2017;  (Issue 1532)
Bacterial infections in adults are generally treated empirically, with the antibiotic covering most, but not all, of the potential causative pathogens. For some infections, culture and sensitivity testing...
Bacterial infections in adults are generally treated empirically, with the antibiotic covering most, but not all, of the potential causative pathogens. For some infections, culture and sensitivity testing can guide treatment, allowing for use of narrower-spectrum antibiotics. The recommended dosages and durations of antibiotic treatment for common respiratory, skin, and urinary tract infections are listed in Tables 1-3. Infectious disease experts now recommend shorter treatment durations for many infections to reduce the development of antimicrobial resistance and minimize adverse effects.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2017 Oct 23;59(1532):171-7 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Oritavancin (Orbactiv) for Skin and Skin Structure Infections

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • January 5, 2015;  (Issue 1459)
The FDA has approved oritavancin (Orbactiv – The Medicines Company), a long-acting lipoglycopeptide antibiotic given as a single intravenous (IV) dose, for treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin...
The FDA has approved oritavancin (Orbactiv – The Medicines Company), a long-acting lipoglycopeptide antibiotic given as a single intravenous (IV) dose, for treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections caused by susceptible gram-positive bacteria in adults. It is the third lipoglycopeptide antibiotic to be marketed in the US; telavancin (Vibativ) and dalbavancin (Dalvance) were approved earlier.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2015 Jan 5;57(1459):3-5 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Two New Drugs for Skin and Skin Structure Infections

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • August 18, 2014;  (Issue 1449)
The FDA has approved two new drugs for treatment of adults with acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections caused by susceptible gram-positive bacteria. Dalbavancin (Dalvance – Durata) is a...
The FDA has approved two new drugs for treatment of adults with acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections caused by susceptible gram-positive bacteria. Dalbavancin (Dalvance – Durata) is a long-acting intravenous (IV) lipoglycopeptide antibiotic similar to telavancin (Vibativ). Tedizolid phosphate (Sivextro – Cubist) is an IV and oral oxazolidinone antibacterial drug similar to linezolid (Zyvox). A third IV antibiotic, oritavancin (Orbactiv), recently approved by the FDA for the same indication, will be reviewed in a future issue.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2014 Aug 18;56(1449):73-5 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Drugs for MRSA Skin and Soft-Tissue Infections

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • May 12, 2014;  (Issue 1442)
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which was traditionally a nosocomially-acquired organism but now frequently occurs in the absence of healthcare exposure, is the predominant cause...
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which was traditionally a nosocomially-acquired organism but now frequently occurs in the absence of healthcare exposure, is the predominant cause of suppurative skin and soft-tissue infections in many parts of the US. Community-associated MRSA usually causes furunculosis, purulent cellulitis, and abscesses, but necrotizing fasciitis, necrotizing pneumonia, and sepsis can also occur.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2014 May 12;56(1442):39-40 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Drugs for Bacterial Infections

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • July 1, 2013;  (Issue 131)
The text that follows reviews some common bacterial infections and their empiric treatment pending the results of culture and susceptibility testing. The recommendations made here are based on the results...
The text that follows reviews some common bacterial infections and their empiric treatment pending the results of culture and susceptibility testing. The recommendations made here are based on the results of susceptibility studies, clinical trials, and the opinions of Medical Letter reviewers. Tables 1 and 2 list the usual dosages of antibacterial drugs.
Treat Guidel Med Lett. 2013 Jul;11(131):65-74 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Ceftaroline Fosamil (Teflaro) - A New IV Cephalosporin

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • January 24, 2011;  (Issue 1356)
The FDA has approved ceftaroline fosamil (Teflaro – Forest), an intravenous (IV) cephalosporin, for treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections, including those caused by...
The FDA has approved ceftaroline fosamil (Teflaro – Forest), an intravenous (IV) cephalosporin, for treatment of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections, including those caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and for treatment of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia in adults. It is the first beta-lactam antibiotic approved for treatment of MRSA.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2011 Jan 24;53(1356):5-6 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Drugs for Bacterial Infections

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • June 1, 2010;  (Issue 94)
The text below reviews some common bacterial infections and their treatment. The recommendations made here are based on the results of susceptibility studies, clinical trials and the opinions of Medical Letter...
The text below reviews some common bacterial infections and their treatment. The recommendations made here are based on the results of susceptibility studies, clinical trials and the opinions of Medical Letter consultants.
Treat Guidel Med Lett. 2010 Jun;8(94):43-52 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Telavancin (Vibativ) for Gram-Positive Skin Infections

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • January 11, 2010;  (Issue 1329)
Telavancin (Vibativ - Astellas and Theravance), a lipoglycopeptide derivative of vancomycin (Vancocin, and others), has received FDA approval for treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections...
Telavancin (Vibativ - Astellas and Theravance), a lipoglycopeptide derivative of vancomycin (Vancocin, and others), has received FDA approval for treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections caused by susceptible gram-positive bacteria in adults.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2010 Jan 11;52(1329):1-2 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Drugs for MRSA with Reduced Susceptibility to Vancomycin

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • May 4, 2009;  (Issue 1311)
The recent Medical Letter article on vancomycin dosing and monitoring briefly mentioned use of an alternative antibiotic for treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) with reduced...
The recent Medical Letter article on vancomycin dosing and monitoring briefly mentioned use of an alternative antibiotic for treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) with reduced susceptibility to vancomycin. Some readers have asked for more information on this subject.

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Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2009 May 4;51(1311):36 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Choice of Antibacterial Drugs

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • May 1, 2007;  (Issue 57)
Information about empirical treatment of bacterial infections, emerging trends in antimicrobial resistance, new drugs and new data about older drugs continue to become available. Usual pathogens and empiric...
Information about empirical treatment of bacterial infections, emerging trends in antimicrobial resistance, new drugs and new data about older drugs continue to become available. Usual pathogens and empiric treatment for some common types of infections are summarized in the text and a table listing the drugs of choice and alternatives for each pathogen begins on page 40. The recommendations made here are based on the results of susceptibility studies, clinical trials and the opinions of Medical Letter consultants.
Treat Guidel Med Lett. 2007 May;5(57):33-50 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Treatment of Community-Associated MRSA Infections

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • February 13, 2006;  (Issue 1228)
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections, which have been a concern for many years, previously occurred primarily in hospitalized patients and those recently treated with antibiotics. In...
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections, which have been a concern for many years, previously occurred primarily in hospitalized patients and those recently treated with antibiotics. In the past few years, there has been an increasing incidence worldwide of community-associated (CA) MRSA infections in patients without recent antibiotic exposure or contact with the healthcare system.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2006 Feb 13;48(1228):13-4 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Tigecycline (Tygacil)

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • September 12, 2005;  (Issue 1217)
Tigecycline (Tygacil - Wyeth), a derivative of minocycline, is a new intravenous (IV) antibiotic approved for treatment of complicated intra-abdominal and skin and skin-structure...
Tigecycline (Tygacil - Wyeth), a derivative of minocycline, is a new intravenous (IV) antibiotic approved for treatment of complicated intra-abdominal and skin and skin-structure infections.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2005 Sep 12;47(1217):73-4 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Choice of Antibacterial Drugs

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • March 1, 2004;  (Issue 19)
New drugs for bacterial infections and new information about older drugs continue to become available. Empirical treatment of some common bacterial infections is discussed in this article. A table listing the...
New drugs for bacterial infections and new information about older drugs continue to become available. Empirical treatment of some common bacterial infections is discussed in this article. A table listing the drugs of choice and alternatives for each pathogen begins on page 18. These recommendations are based on results of susceptibility studies, clinical trials and the opinions of Medical Letter consultants. Local resistance patterns should be taken into account. Trade names are listed on page 24.
Treat Guidel Med Lett. 2004 Mar;2(19):13-22 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction

Daptomycin (Cubicin) for Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • February 2, 2004;  (Issue 1175)
Daptomycin (Cubicin - Cubist), a cyclic lipopeptide (a new class of antibiotics), has been approved by the FDA for intravenous (IV) treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections. It is being...
Daptomycin (Cubicin - Cubist), a cyclic lipopeptide (a new class of antibiotics), has been approved by the FDA for intravenous (IV) treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections. It is being promoted as a once-daily bactericidal alternative to vancomycin (Vancocin, and others) for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureusinfections.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2004 Feb 2;46(1175):11-2 | Show Full IntroductionHide Full Introduction