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What is VRE?
Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus - Enterococcibacteria are normally found in the intestinal tract. They can sometimes become pathogenic and develop resistance to vancomycin. (Vancomycin is a last-resort antibiotic that is administered for infections that are resistant to penicillin and other antibiotics.)
What is vancomycin powder?
Vancomycin powder is a type of antibiotic medication that is typically used to treat serious bacterial infections caused by organisms that are resistant to other antibiotics. It is often administered intravenously in a hospital setting under the supervision of a healthcare provider.
Can vancomycin be reconstituted with normal saline?
Yes, Vancomycin is to be reconstituted with 10ml water for injection and then diluted to 5mg/ml or 500mg/100ml with either glucose 5% or sodium Chloride (Normal Saline). Drug is to be then administered over at least 60 min for 500mg doses or 2 hours for 1g doses.
Is cipro compatible with vancomycin?
is vancomycin compatible with ciprofloxacin
What is the strongest antibiotic on the market?
I would say vancomycin
Does vancomycin cure chlamydia?
Vancomycin is not used for chlamydia. There are a myriad of cheaper and easier alternatives, and vancomycin must be reserved for other serious infections.
What is vancomycin?
It is an antibiotic
If one is allergic to vancomycin is it safe to take clindamycin?
Yes it is safe. Source: Me - I am allergic to Vancomycin and have been on Clindamycin.
What is vancomycin peak and trough?
Vancomycin peak is the highest blood concentration of vancomycin reached after a dose, usually measured about 1 hour after completing an infusion. Vancomycin trough is the lowest blood concentration of vancomycin just before the next dose, typically measured right before the next dose is due. Monitoring these levels helps ensure the drug is within the safe and effective therapeutic range.
What category is Vancomycin?
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Are Vancomycin and TPN compatible?
yes
Is vancomycin is bactericidal or bacteriostatic?
Bacteriostatic
