Generic Name vancomycin Trade Name
Vancocin
Indication
life threatening infections, sepsis
Action
bactericidal, inhibits cell wall synthesis
Therapeutic Class
anti-infectives
Pharmacologic Class
glycopeptides
Nursing Considerations
• can cause ototoxicity, nausea, vomiting, nephrotoxicity, anaphylaxis, red-man syndrome • assess for infection • obtain culture prior to initiating therapy • monitor blood pressure • dose dependent draw serum trough levels frequently • administer over at least 60 minutes to avoid skin irritation
