Vancomycin (Vancocin) Nursing Considerations

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Generic Name vancomycin Trade Name

Vancocin
Indication

life threatening infections, sepsis
Action

bactericidal, inhibits cell wall synthesis
Therapeutic Class

anti-infectives
Pharmacologic Class

glycopeptides
Nursing Considerations

• can cause ototoxicity, nausea, vomiting, nephrotoxicity, anaphylaxis, red-man syndrome • assess for infection • obtain culture prior to initiating therapy • monitor blood pressure • dose dependent draw serum trough levels frequently • administer over at least 60 minutes to avoid skin irritation
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