quinupristin and dalfopristin injection, Precautions

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Precautions (Source: MedLinePlus)

Before administering quinupristin and dalfopristin, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to quinupristin and dalfopristin, pristinamycin, virginiamycin, or any other medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: allergy medications such as astemizole (Hismanal) and terfenadine (Seldane); calcium channel blockers such as amlodipine (Norvasc), diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac, others), felodipine (Plendil), isradipine (DynaCirc), nicardipine (Cardene), nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia), nimodipine (Nimotop), nisoldipine (Sular), and verapamil (Calan, Isoptin, Verelan); cancer chemotherapy medications such as docetaxel (Taxotere), paclitaxel (Taxol), vinblastine (Velban), vincristine (Oncovin, Vincasar), and vinorelbine (Navelbine); carbamazepine (Tegretol); cholesterol-lowering medications (statins) such as atorvastatin (Lipitor), fluvastatin (Lescol), lovastatin (Mevacor), pravastatin (Pravachol), and simvastatin (Zocor); cisapride (Propulsid); diazepam (Valium); HIV medications such as delavirdine (Rescriptor), nevirapine (Viramune), indinavir (Crixivan), and ritonavir (Norvir); medications for irregular heartbeats such as amiodarone (Cordarone), digoxin (Lanoxin), disopyramide (Norpace), dofetilide (Tikosyn), and quinidine (Quinidex); medications that suppress the immune system such as cyclos ... [ read more.. ]

Side Effects (Source: MedLinePlus)

Quinupristin and dalfopristin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: rash; upset stomach; vomiting; itching; pain. Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately: diarrhea; muscle or joint pain; yellowing of the skin or eyes. Quinupristin and dalfopristin may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html ] or by phone [1-800-332-1088]. ... [ read more.. ]

Further Reading on quinupristin and dalfopristin injection

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