Vancomycin

Also known as: [Often referred to by brand name (see MedlinePlus Drug Information)]

Formal name: Vancomycin

Article Sources

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Thomas, Clayton L., Editor (1997). Tabers Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary. F.A. Davis Company, Philadelphia, PA [18th Edition].

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Phend, C. (2005 September 27). Vancomycin Monitoring Uncommon for Pediatric Patients: Presented at ACCP [11 paragraphs]. Doctors Guide [On-line information]. Available FTP: http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/2533B6.htm

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Briceland, L. (2005 October 20). Vancomycin Trough Levels [3 paragraphs]. Medscape, Ask the Experts about Pharmacotherapy [On-line information]. Available FTP: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/514670

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Briceland, L. (2005 October 13). Vancomycin Duration of Treatment [5 paragraphs]. Medscape, Ask the Experts about Pharmacotherapy [On-line information]. Available FTP: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/514363

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(© 2003). Vancomycin (Vancocin ®), Serum, Peak [18 paragraphs]. Labcorp [On-line information]. Available FTP: http://www.labcorp.com/datasets/labcorp/html/chapter/mono/td024700.htm

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(1999 June 15). Vancomycin (Systemic) [32 paragraphs] MayoClinic.com [On-line information]. Available FTP: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DR202590

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Darko, W. et. al. (2003 June 17). Mississippi Mud No More: Cost-Effectiveness of Pharmacokinetic Dosage Adjustment of Vancomycin to Prevent Nephrotoxicity [25 paragraphs]. Medscape from Pharmacotherapy 23(5):643-650. [On-line information]. Available FTP: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/455754

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Middlebrooks, M. (2003 September 22, Revised). Vancomycin Monitoring Protocol [18 paragraphs]. LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport Department of Pharmacy Services [On-line information]. Available online

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(2006 April, Updated). Laboratory Detection of Vancomycin-Intermediate/Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VISA/VRSA) [21 paragraphs]. [On-line information]. Available FTP: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/ar_visavrsa_labFAQ.html

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Marraffa, J. et. al. (2003 October 14). Vancomycin-Induced Thrombocytopenia: A Case Proven With Rechallenge [25 paragraphs]. Medscape from Pharmacotherapy 23(9):1195-1198 [On-line information]. Available FTP: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/461407

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Fraser, T. et. al. (2005 October 11). Vancomycin and Home Health Care [26 paragraphs]. Medscape, from Emerg Infect Dis [On-line information]. Available FTP: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/513521

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(1999 June 15, Revised). Vancomycin (Systemic) [26 paragraphs]. MedlinePlus Drug Information [On-line information]. Available FTP: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/202590.html

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Keyserling, H. et. al. (2003). Vancomycin use in hospitalized pediatric patients [1 paragraph]. Medscape from Pediatrics 112(2):e104-11 [On-line information]. Available FTP: http://www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/12897315?queryText=vancomycin

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James, C. and Gurk-Turner, C. (2001 April). Recommendations for monitoring serum Vancomycin concentrations [10 paragraphs]. Baylor University Medial Center Proceedings 14:189-190 [On-line information]. Available FTP: http://www.baylorhealth.edu/proceedings/14_2/14_2_gurk-turner.html