| treatment of endocarditis with teicoplanin: a retrospective analysis of 104 cases. | infective endocarditis is an uncommon disease but retains a high mortality. glycopeptides are used for patients with resistant pathogens, those allergic to penicillins or for those outside the hospital. the once daily administration of teicoplanin and its low toxicity suggest that it would be suitable for use in the long courses required for endocarditis. however, the dosage and combinations to be used require further study. a retrospective review has been made of 104 episodes of endocarditis tr ... | 1996 | 8889725 |