Only indication is in the therapy of C. difficile infection, particularly recurrent or severe disease
No oral absorption.
May increase vancomycin resistant Enterococci colonization in the gut.
Antimicrobial class: Glycopeptide
Pregnancy category: B
Breast feeding: Compatible
Average serum half life: 0 hours
Urine penetration: None
Lung penetration: None
CSF penetration: None
Biliary penetration: None