Resistance is expected to be limited, with the exception of VRE, and VSE (vanco resistant or sensitive enterococcus faecalis)
Renally excreted
Common side effects: diarrhea, nausea, headache
Serious side effects: anaphylaxis, renal failure, hepatitis, seizure
Low incidence of C. difficile
Dose : 600 mg IV (over 1 hour) q12 hours X 5-7 days