drug monitoring Flashcards
1
Q
what special monitoring is there for Vancomycin?
A
clearance of vancomycin is reduced in patients with renal dysfunction. Renal function must be taken
into account when choosing a dosing regimen for vancomycin. For your own learning, the two classic side effects
of vancomycin are nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity. Look out for these in similar questions about vancomycin
2
Q
monitoring with statins?
A
liver disease