Difference between revisions of "Vancomycin"
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Revision as of 19:27, 4 July 2017
Simply put, vancomycin is the sh*t. Seriously.
Brand Names
Who cares, doesn't matter. Just call it what it is: vancof**kingmycin!
Pharmacologic Category
Big gun. How big? HUGE. It's King Damn Vanc, for Pete's sake.
Dosing
As much as you can get away with without forcing dialysis.
Route of Administration
Whatever your heart desires. See Route of Administration.
Indications
Anything. If there's a fever, give it. If there isn't a fever, give it. But when you give it, always pair it with Zosyn. If Vanc is the King, then Zosyn is the Queen!
Adverse Reactions
There are probably some. But it's vancomycin!!!! You know you want to use it!
Related Reading
- Phlegmon
- Scabies
- Syphilis
- Zerbaxa (Ceftolozane-Tazobactam)
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Fun Stuff
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