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Vancomycin Guideline
Vancomycin Indications

Vancomycin Indications

Serious infections due to beta-lactam resistant, Gram-positive microorganisms such as:

  • MRSA

  • Ampicillin resistant Enterococcus

  • Methicillin resistant coagulase-negative staphylococci

  • Ceftriaxone resistant S. pneumoniae (meningitis)

Severe allergy to beta-lactam antimicrobials

  • Infections due to Gram-positive microorganisms or surgical prophylaxis in patients with a history of severe delayed skin reactions/organ dysfunction to beta-lactam antimicrobials