vancomycin HIGH ALERT
Glycopeptide antibioticWhat it's for
MRSA, serious gram-positive infections
Nursing considerations
- Trough within 30 min BEFORE the next dose — mistimed = wasted stick
- Infuse over ≥60 min — fast infusion causes flushing reaction
- Nephrotoxic — watch creatinine daily
Key side effects
📈 Watch
Trough (10-20), creatinine
Source: Generic names only, per NCSBN convention. Primary sources: Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th ed.; Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. Educational reference — verify every medication decision against your facility's formulary, pharmacy, and the prescriber. Doses shown are typical adult references, not recommendations.Reference only — verify against your facility's policy.
