Lancashire and South Cumbria
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5 Infections

 

Prescribers must follow the relevant local and national guidance when treating an infection. Some anti-infectives require approval from the local Trust microbiology team for use, consult local guidance for further information.

Not all anti-infectives listed in this chapter will be available in all localities; availability will be guided by local need and resistance patterns.

05-01-07 Glycopeptide antibacterials

Dalbavancin
Formulary

Powder for concentrate for solution for infusion 500mg

On advice of Microbiology only.


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Oritavancin
Formulary

Powder for concentrate for solution for infusion 400mg

On advice of Microbiology only.

Management of patients with skin and soft tissue infections

RED for the following indications:

Treatment of acute, complicated bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) in adults, with confirmed drug-resistant gram-positive infection, who are eligible for early discharge.

Use must be on the advice of local microbiologists and must be reserved for the treatment of patients who would otherwise be required to have a prolonged inpatient stay due to unsuitability for OPAT.

Link  LSCMMG: Oritavancin NMR

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Teicoplanin
Formulary

injection 200mg, 400mg


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Vancomycin
Formulary

Green Capsules 125mg

Red Liquid 250mg/5mL (unlicensed special)

Red ORAL use - Powder for solution 500mg, 1g (in exceptional cases patients can be discharged on powder for solution orally - seek pharmacy advice to ensure safe transfer of care)

Red INTRAVENOUS use - Powder for solution 500mg, 1g

Link  Lancashire and South Cumbria Critical Care - Vancomycin Guideline
Link  MHRA: Prescribing medicines in renal impairment: using the appropriate estimate of renal function to avoid the risk of adverse drug reactions

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