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Vancomycin

A glycopeptide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell-wall synthesis; reserved for serious gram-positive infections, especially MRSA.

Vancomycin is monitored via trough or AUC-based pharmacokinetic dosing. Nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity are major adverse effects with prolonged use or high troughs. Oral form is used only for C. difficile.

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