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Vancomycin Generic name |
Canocin |
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Vancomycin indications |
Tx of infections, specifically staphylococcal; endocarditis prophylaxis |
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Vancomycin action |
Binds to cell wall resulting in cell death |
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Vancomycin dosing considerations |
Decrease dose in renal failure according to CCr |
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Vancomycin side effects |
Ototoxicity, phlebitis, anaphylaxis, hearing loss, red man syndrome |
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Antibiotics general considerations |
Always ax for allergies Obtain cultures before 1st dose Ed: complete all doses as prescribed Give: w water 1-2h ac |
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Anaphylaxis s/s |
Hypotension, respiratory distress, urticaria, angioedema, vomiting, diarrhea |
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Serum sickness s/s |
Fever, vasculitis, generalized lymphadenopathy, edema of joints, bronchospasm |