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WHAT IS IT?
Vancomycin is a tricyclic glycopeptide antibiotic, and it primarily inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
WHEN DO WE USE IT?
Pathogen coverage:
This medication is used often when there is suspected infection with MRSA.
WHEN DO WE AVOID USING IT?
HOW IS IT ADMINISTERED?
WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS/TOXICITY?
ANYTHING ELSE TO KEEP IN MIND?
FURTHER READING
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