Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Lake of the Woods District Hospital

51-60 kg

Loading Dose

Consider loading dose in patients with serious MRSA infections

Vancomycin 1250 mg IV load

For target trough 10-15 mg/L (20 mg/kg)

Vancomycin 1500 mg IV load

For target trough 15-20 mg/L (25 mg/kg)

Maintenance Dose (15mg/kg)

Vancomycin 1000 mg IV

See link below for dosing frequency

Dosing Frequency Chart