Synercid (quinupristin / dalfopristin) is an injectable, combination antibiotic that treats skin infections caused by certain bacteria. This medication works well against some resistant bacterial infections, or infections that are hard to get rid of even with the use of other antibiotics. But Synercid (quinupristin / dalfopristin) isn't commonly used today, because it can interact with a lot of other medications.
Bacterial skin and soft tissue infections in adults
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
Bacterial skin and soft tissue infections in adults
Infectious diarrhea caused by Clostridioides difficile (C. diff)
Gut inflammation (enterocolitis) caused by Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus)
Skin infections (e.g., cellulitis)
Bloodstream infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus ("staph")
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