INDICATIONS

• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Wound infections
• Bone and joint infections
• Pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections
• Bladder and urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Septicemia (bacterial infections in the bloodstream)
• Surgical prophylaxis, administered before and during surgery to prevent post-operative infections. 

ADMINISTRATION

• Intravenous (IV): The medication is injected directly into a vein. This method is often used in a hospital or clinic setting and may be given slowly over 3 to 5 minutes, or as an intermittent infusion diluted in IV fluids. Rapid injection can sometimes cause vomiting.
• Intramuscular (IM): The medication is injected into a large muscle mass, such as the hind leg or the muscles along the spine.
• Subcutaneous (SQ): The injection is given just under the skin in an area with extra skin, like between the shoulder blades. The skin is typically pinched to create a “tent” for the injection.