Vancomycin induced acute kidney injury: a review of the literature

Vancomycin has been widely used for its activity against Gram positive bacteria and is often the first choice for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The current guidelines recommend trough levels of 15-20 mcg/mL to treat these resistant organisms. Higher trough levels are synonymous...

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Main Authors: Kerry Anne Rambaran, Kristen Furhmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Southwest Respiratory and Critical Care Chronicles 2016-07-01
Series:Southwest Respiratory and Critical Care Chronicles
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Online Access:http://pulmonarychronicles.com/index.php/pulmonarychronicles/article/view/289