Adequate Penetration of Daptomycin Into Bone Tissue

After a single high dose of (8 or 10 mg/kg BW) of daptomycin IV, bone levels were measured in plasma and trabecular bone obtained during hip or knee surgery of 16 patients.[1] At the time of surgery, mean concentrations in plasma and synovial fluid were 39 and 22 µg/mL, respectively.  Continue reading Adequate Penetration of Daptomycin Into Bone Tissue

Antibiotics with QIDP Designation – – – Updated 9-30-14

For the latest QIDP listing, please click HERE   Since FDA issued the QIDP designation in 2012, many companies have requested this important ‘label’.  Which should not come as a surprise: QIDP status confers significant benefits – and there is no downside. While an official FDA list of drugs that have Continue reading Antibiotics with QIDP Designation – – – Updated 9-30-14