Vancomycin Flashcards
1
Q
The bioavailability of vancomycin is
A
Oral <5%
IV 100%
2
Q
Vancomycin active against which bacteria?
A
Methicillin resistant staphylococcus and streptococcus
Enterococci rhodococci clostridium
3
Q
What is the dose for Over 35 weeks postmenstrual age?
A
15 mg/kg/ TDS
4
Q
What is the dose for infant>1 month &children ?
A
10-15 mg/kg every 6 h
5
Q
How much is the peak value for vancomycin?
A
18-26 mg/L
6
Q
The CL of vancomycin is
A
0.65 (CrCL,ml/min) +0.05
7
Q
What is the half life for vancomycin in Burn patient?
A
4 hours
8
Q
What is half life of vancomycin for neonates ?
A
6-10 hours
9
Q
The most common adverse effects associated with vancomycin appear to be nausea , abdominal pain, hyperkalemia except?
A
HyperKalemia
The right answer: hypokalemia
