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Vancomycin hydrochloride for injection, USP is indicated for the treatment of serious or severe infections caused by susceptible strains of methicillin-resistant (β-lactam-resistant) staphylococci. It...
The intent of the pharmacy bulk package for this product is for preparation of solutions for IV infusion only.
Infusion-related events are related to both the...
Vancomycin hydrochloride for injection is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to this antibiotic.
Rapid bolus administration (e.g., over several minutes) may be associated with exaggerated hypotension, including shock and rarely cardiac...
During or soon after rapid infusion of vancomycin hydrochloride...
Supportive care is advised, with maintenance of glomerular filtration. Vancomycin is poorly removed by dialysis. Hemofiltration and hemoperfusion with polysulfone resin have been reported to result in increased...
Vancomycin hydrochloride for injection, USP is a white to tan lyophilized powder, for preparing intravenous (IV) infusions, in Pharmacy Bulk Package bottles containing the equivalent of 10 grams vancomycin base....
Vancomycin is poorly absorbed after oral administration.
In subjects with normal kidney function, multiple intravenous dosing of 1 g of vancomycin (15 mg/kg) infused over 60 minutes produces mean...
In animal studies, hypotension and bradycardia occurred in dogs receiving an intravenous infusion of vancomycin hydrochloride 25 mg/kg, at a concentration of 25 mg/mL and an infusion rate of 13.3 mL/min...
Distributed by Hospira, Inc.,...
Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP is supplied as follows:
PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE – NOT FOR DIRECT INFUSION |
Rx only
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of vancomycin hydrochloride for injection, USP and other antibacterial drugs, vancomycin hydrochloride...
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