Vancomycin Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Vancomycin indications
A
CDIFF
MRSA infections - Use IV
2
Q
Spectrum of activity for vancomycin
A
Gram positive including MRSA
3
Q
MOA of vancomycin
A
Inhibits cell wall synthesis
4
Q
Side effects of vancomycin
A
Nephrotoxic
Ototoxic
Hearing loss
Blood disorders
Red man syndrome
SJS
Phlebitis
5
Q
Therapeutic range for vancomycin
A
trough 10 to 15mg/L
(15 to 20mg/L for endocarditis or less sensitive strains of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or complicated infections caused by S. aureus)
6
Q
Vancomycin monitoring
A
FBC
Hepatic
Renal
Auditory
