Antibiotic:  Vancomycin

Indications:

  • Serious MRSA infections
  • C. diff (p.o.)
  • Alternative antibiotic for pen allergy
  • Prosthetic device infections

Adverse Reactions:

  • Red man's syndrome
  • Nephrotoxicity
  • Otovestibular toxicity
  • Cytopenias

Comments:

  • Less effective than beta-lactam antibiotics for methicillin sensitive Staph aureus



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Drug Information provided above is not comprehensive. For complete information about this antibiotic consult a pharmacist or a comprehensive drug reference.