more vancomycin use in hospitals
February 2009
The increase in serious methicillin-resistant Staph aureus (MRSA) infections means more vancomycin use in hospitals.
It's a very effective antibiotic...but can cause kidney damage, hearing loss, and infusion-related reactions.
Help your pharmacists prevent problems with vancomycin.
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