Antimicrobials
Vancomycin PO

Vancomycin PO

N/A
None
See Below

Spectrum of Activity

Dosing

General Information

Suspension

  • $6/day

Outpatient

  • Sometimes cheaper capsules depending on insurance but note prices are increasing
  • Many pharmacies charge for full suspension bottle, inpatient suspension is cheaper

Caps

  • $12/day
  • Nonformulary and not stocked inpatient

Only indication is in the therapy of C. difficile infection

Limited role with limited absorption in most cases. Absorption may be seen with severe toxic megacolon/leaking gut with high doses of PO/PR vancomycin.

Limited oral absorption.

Antimicrobial class: Glycopeptide

Pregnancy category: B

Biliary penetration: None

CSF penetration: None

Lung penetration: None

Urine penetration: None