Antibacterial obtained from Streptomyces orientalis. It is a glycopeptide related to RISTOCETIN that inhibits bacterial cell wall assembly and is toxic to kidneys and the inner ear.
Also Known As:
AB-Vancomycin; Diatracin; VANCO-cell; Vanco Azupharma; Vanco-saar; Vancocin; Vancocin HCl; Vancocine; Vancomicina Abbott; Vancomicina Chiesi; Vancomicina Combino Phar; Vancomicina Norman; Vancomycin Hexal; Vancomycin Hydrochloride; Vancomycin Lilly; Vancomycin Phosphate (1:2); Vancomycin Phosphate (1:2), Decahydrate; Vancomycin Sulfate; Vancomycin-ratiopharm; Vancomycine Dakota; Hydrochloride, Vancomycin; Sulfate, Vancomycin