Daptomycin
Adult

Adult

Non-invasive gram-positive infections (e.g., skin and soft tissue infections):

  • 4-6 mg/kg IV q24h

Bacteremia and invasive infections:

  • Staphylococci (including methicillin-resistant) and Enterococci: 6-10 mg/kg IV q24h
  • Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE): 8-10 mg/kg IV q24h; 12 mg/kg IV q24h may be required for highly resistant strains

Endocarditis:

  • Methicillin-resistant staphylococci: 8-10 mg/kg IV q24h
  • Resistant enterococci (including VRE): 10-12 mg/kg IV q24h