Description
Vancomycin is a glycopeptide antibiotic that has a unique mode of action inhibiting the second stage of cell wall synthesis of susceptible bacteria. It prevents bacterial growth and infection from spreading.
Ingredients
Vancomycin
Drug Class
Glycopeptide antibiotics
Dosage Form
injection
Uses
Vancomycin injection is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat certain serious infections such as:
- Endocarditis (infection of the heart lining and valves)
- Peritonitis (inflammation of the lining of the abdomen)
- Infections of the lungs, skin, blood, and bones
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