Vancomycin

Question 1

Indications for Vancomycin Admin

Answer 1

Treatment of susceptible infections due to gram-positive aerobic bacteria like staphylococcus. It treats complicated skin infections, bloodstream infections, endocarditis, bone/joint infections and meningitis. Often used to treat MRSA.

Question 2

Dosages for Vancomycin Admin

Answer 2

Adult: 25-30mg/kg IV/IO ideal body weight.

• doses 1g or less; Infuse over 60 minutes
• doses 1g to 1.5g; Infuse over 90 minutes
• doses over 1.5g; Infuse over 120 minutes

Pediatric: 15mg/kg to a max of 1000mg IV/IO, infuse over 60 minutes

Question 3

Contraindications for Vancomycin Admin

Answer 3

1. Hypersensitivity
2. Hemolytic anemia
3. c.difficile associated diseases
4. Do not administer with calcium containing IV solutions such as ringers lactate.