How will I receive quinupristin-dalfopristin?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

Pharmacy

Dalfopristin and quinupristin is given as an injection through a needle placed into a vein. Your doctor, nurse or other healthcare provider will give you this injection. Dalfopristin and quinupristin is most often given in a hospital setting. The medicine must be given slowly through an IV infusion, and can take up to one hour or longer to complete. Dalfopristin and quinupristin is usually given for at least seven days or longer for more severe infections.

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