chapter 24 lipoglycopeptides Flashcards by Maariannette Calon-Munoz | Brainscape

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ADRs of lipoglycopeptides

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ototoxicity-can be transient or permanent
nephrotoxicity
“red man” syndrome if infused too quickly

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pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of lipoglycopeptides

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vancomycin, telavancin (Vibativ), dalbavancin (Zeven)
used for severe gram-positive infections-MRSA (resistant to 1st line abx)
inhibits cell wall synthesis
vancomycin-very narrow spectrum
poor po absorption-given IV

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