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Antimicrobials
Vancomycin PO

Vancomycin PO

N/A
None
$82.75 for #40, 125mg capsules

Spectrum of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity
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Dosing

General Information

Only indication for oral vancomycin is in the therapy of C. difficile colitis

  • Abdominal pain

  • Nausea

  • Hypokalemia

  • Absorption: 
    • Oral: Poor
    • Rectal: significant absorption through inflamed colonic mucosa may occur