Vancomycin
Smyth, E.G.; Pallett, A.P.
British Journal of Hospital Medicine 39(4): 308-312
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0007-1064 PMID: 3291996 Document Number: 323718
Vancomycin is an important antibiotic for the treatment of severe Gram-positive infection, especially in cases with resistant organisms or when the patient is allergic to penicillin. Because of its mode of action, pharmacokinetics and side effects, close liaison with the medical microbiologist is necessary.
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