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Vancomycin Hydrochloride (Vancocin, Firvanq)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Classification:
Glycopeptide antibiotic, cell wall synthesis inhibitor
Therapeutic Effects:
Bactericidal, gram-positive coverage, MRSA treatment and prophylaxis
Primary Considerations:

Red Man Syndrome - Rapid infusion causes flushing, hypotension, and pruritus (not IgE -mediated). Slow to minimum 60 min (1g over 60 min, 1.5-2g over 90 min); pretreat with diphenhydramine if history...

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