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Common Tradename
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VANOCIN |
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Class
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antibiotic |
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Dosage, Adult (usual)
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bacterial infections 2g IV DAILY (divided Q6-12H) |
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pseudomembranous colitis, staphylococcal enterocolitis 500mg-2g PO DAILY (divided Q6-8H) x 7-10days |
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Dosage, Pediatric, (usual)
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bacterial infections 10mg/kg/dose IV Q6H |
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pseudomembranous colitis, staphylococcal enterocolitis 40mg/kg/day PO (divide Q6-8H) |
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Dose Adjustments:
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renal impairment |
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Administration
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IV dilute to at least 5mg/mL, infuse over 60 mins (rate less than or equal to 10 mg/minute) |
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How Supplied
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125 MG, 250 MG CAPSULE |
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1 GRAM, 500 MG INJECTION |
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Indications
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staph and strep infections |
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pseudomembranous colitis |
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endocarditis |
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staphylococcal enterocolitis |
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Contraindications
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hypersensitivity to vancomycin products |
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Adverse Effects
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ototoxicity |
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red man/neck syndrome |
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N/V |
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nephrotoxicity |
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neutropenia |
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Drug Interactions
|
amikacin |
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gentamicin |
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metformin |
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rapacuronium |
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succinylcholine |
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tobramycin |
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warfarin |
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Pregnancy Category
|
C |
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Breast Feeding
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safe |
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