Action

Binds to bacterial cell wall, resulting in cell death

Therapeutic Effect(s):
Bactericidal action against susceptible organisms

Spectrum:
Active against gram-positive pathogens, including

» Staphylococci (including methicillin-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus )

» Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci

» Streptococcus pneumoniae

» Corynebacterium

» Clostridium difficile

» Enterococcus faecalis

» Enterococcus faecium

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