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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.

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Are erythromycin and vancomycin in the same drug family?

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