Glycopeptide's

Question 1

What are the Glycopeptide’s?

Answer 1

Vancomycin, Telavacin, Oritavancin

Question 2

What are Glycopeptide’s used for?

Answer 2

Treat C-diff

Question 3

What are the side effects of Glycopeptide’s?

Answer 3

RED MAN SYNDROME (from med infusing too fast), hypotension, hypokalemia, nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, GI distress, flushing, HA, peripheral edema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, generalized tingling, neutropenia

Question 4

What are the nsg for Glycopeptide’s?

Answer 4

Infuse slowly to prevent red man syndrome!
Monitor for renal function.
R/f nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity increases if pt taking w/Lasix, aminoglycoside’s, cyclosporine.
(Vanco) trough = 30min before next dose (after 3rd does); Peak level 1-2 hrs after end of infusion (4th dose)