Synergistic therapy of gram positive organisms in some cases (i.e. prosthetic valve endocarditis)
Monotherapy of any infection (use as single-agent prophylaxis in N. meningitidis outbreak settings is acceptable)
Lab
Clinical
Capsules may be opened and given via NG route
Suspension is available but has to be made by Pharmacy Department
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OPEN BENEFIT (PO): No prescribing restrictions
Antimicrobial class: Antimycobacterial
Pregnancy category: C
Average serum half life: 3-4 hr
Biliary penetration: Therapeutic
CSF penetration: Therapeutic
Lung penetration: Therapeutic
Route of Elimination: Feces