Dalvance

Dalvance treats bacterial skin and skin structure infections caused by MRSA. Is injected into a vein.

Dalvance Overview

Reviewed: May 27, 2014
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Dalvance is a prescription medication used to treat acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) caused by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Dalvance belongs to a group of drugs called lipoglycopeptide antibiotics. Dalvance works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

Dalvance is available in an injectable form to be given directly into a vein (IV) by a healthcare professional.

Common side effects of Dalvance include nausea, headache and diarrhea.

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Uses of Dalvance

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Dalvance is a prescription medication used to treat adult patients with acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections (ABSSSI) caused by susceptible Gram-positive bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

 

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Dalvance Drug Class

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Dalvance is part of the drug class:

Side Effects of Dalvance

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Serious side effects have been reported with Dalvance. See the “Dalvance Precautions” section.

Common side effects of Dalvance include the following:

  • nausea
  • headache
  • diarrhea

This is not a complete list of Dalvance side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.