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Vancomycin Summary

Description: 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; Abbott Brand of Vancomycin Hydrochloride; Azupharma Brand of Vancomycin Hydrochloride; Chiesi Brand of Vancomycin Hydrochloride; Combino Brand of Vancomycin Hydrochloride Show All >>

Networked: 6093 relevant articles (724 outcomes, 751 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which Vancomycin is Relevant

  1. Infection : 322 outcomes 319 studies in 2732 results
  2. Endocarditis : 84 outcomes 27 studies in 414 results
  3. Pneumonia (Pneumonitis) : 37 outcomes 68 studies in 278 results
  4. Bacteremia : 36 outcomes 60 studies in 462 results
  5. Peritonitis : 24 outcomes 26 studies in 196 results
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Drugs Related to Vancomycin

  1. linezolid (Zyvox)
  2. Rifampin (Rifampicin)
  3. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)
  4. Daptomycin
  5. Teicoplanin
  6. Gentamicins (Gentamicin)
  7. Methicillin (Metin)
  8. Penicillins (Penicillin)
  9. Metronidazole (Metric)
  10. Cefazolin (Ancef)
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Therapies Related to Vancomycin

  1. Transplants (Transplant)
  2. Catheters
  3. Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD)
  4. Peritoneal Dialysis
  5. Transplantation (Transplant Recipients)
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