Cell Wall Inhibitors- Glycopeptides Flashcards by Ahmed Alyaseen | Brainscape

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Vancomycin (Vancocin®)

Coverage

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GP including MRSA, not VRE
C. difficile if PO

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Vancomycin (Vancocin®)

MOA

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Glycopeptide sterically inhibits cell wall synthesis

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Vancomycin (Vancocin®)

Adverse Effects

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Red Man Syndrome
Nephrotoxicity
Ototoxicity
Thrombocytopenia

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Vancomycin (Vancocin®)

Indications

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Severe or life-threatening GP infections
patients with β-lactam allergy
May only be taken orally for severe C. difficile infection

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Vancomycin (Vancocin®)

Contraindications

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