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Vibativ Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Vibativ Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

VIBATIV (telavancin hcl) Structural Formula Illustration

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of VIBATIV (telavancin for injection) and other antibacterial drugs, VIBATIV (telavancin for injection) should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Vibativ Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is an antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections of the skin. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

HOW TO USE: Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start using telavancin and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

This medication is given by injection into a vein as directed by your doctor, usually once a day. It should be injected slowly over 60 minutes. The dosage and length of treatment is based on your weight, medical condition, and r...

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What is Vibativ Consumer Information?

Warnings - Uses - How to Use - Side Effects - Precautions - Drug Interactions and More

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