Vancomycin peak serum concentration monitoring.
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1999-11
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Tam, Vincent H
Moore, G E
Triller, Darren M
Briceland, Laurie L
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Vancomycin is a glycopeptide antibiotic commonly used in the treatment of gram-positive bacterial infections. With the rising prevalence of resistant gram-positive bacterial infections in healthcare institutions and the advent of attempts to curb escalating medical cost, vancomycin is being used with increasing frequency in the homecare setting for infection management. In view of its variability in pharmacokinetics and the potential for toxicities, serum concentrations often are measured. This article reviews the pharmacology of vancomycin and suggests a practical approach to serum concentration monitoring in homecare.
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Tam VH, Moore GE, Triller DM, Briceland LL. Vancomycin peak serum concentration monitoring. J Intraven Nurs. 1999 Nov-Dec;22(6):336-42. PMID: 10865602.
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