Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Chapman University School of Pharmacy

Vancomycin

Oral Bioavailability

None

Approximate Cost

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Antibiogram Data

Dosing

Adult

Renal

Renal adjustments required

General Information

Acceptable Uses

Brand Name

Vancocin

Adverse Effects

Adverse Effects

  • Nephrotoxicity (additional increased risk when used with Zosyn)

  • Infusion reaction (Red man's syndrome)

Tablet/Capsule Strengths

Tablet/Capsule Strengths

  • 125mg capsule

  • 250mg capsule

Additional Information

Additional Information

  • Drug of choice for MRSA

  • PO is only for C difficile diarrhea

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

Pharmacology: Inhibits cell wall synthesis

Antimicrobial class: Glycopeptide

Pregnancy category: C

Average serum half life: 8 hours

Route of Elimination: Renal