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MACHADO RIVERO, Manuel Osvaldo. Synercidâ: a combination of streptogramins A and B for the treatment of grampositive multiresistant pathogens. Rev Cubana Farm [online]. 2007, vol.41, n.1. ISSN 0034-7515.

A review of the articles published on streptogramins, a family of antimicrobials to treat the sepsis caused by grampositive germs, was made. The main characteristics and use of quinupristine and dalfopristine, active principles of Synercid®, were exposed. T his drug is an alternative for the treatment of grampositive strains resistant to glucopeptides.

Palavras-chave : Synercid; streptogramins; quinupristine; dalfopristrine; antimicrobials; antibiotics; grampositive.