Glycopeptide antibiotics are used to treat serious bacterial infections, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, and endocarditis. They also have other uses, such as treating certain types of lower respiratory tract infections and skin infections. These antibiotics work by blocking bacteria from making their protective cell walls, which effectively kills the bacteria. Glycopeptide antibiotics typically come as injectable forms, but some are also available in oral forms. Examples include vancomycin, Dalvance (dalbavancin), and oritavancin (Kimyrsa, Orbactiv). You can take these medications to treat your infection.
