VANCO ADME 0.0 / 5 ? MedicineMedicineUniversityAll boards Created by: Charlie2201Created on: 21-02-24 17:53 What is Vancomycin used for? Large intestine infection, joint infection, cellulites, leg ulcer infection, complicated skin and soft tissue infections. 1 of 7 What's the main side effects? Nausea, Hypersensitivity, renal failure, tinnitus, vertigo, skin reactions. 2 of 7 How is it Absorbed ? Orally or infused directly into the vein directly into the bloodstream 3 of 7 How is it distributed? into body tissues and fluids, including heart valves, lungs, muscle and bone. 4 of 7 How is it Metabolised? The drug is not metabolised and 80-90% of the drug is excreted unchanged in the urine within 24 hrs of first administration. 5 of 7 How is the drug excreted mostly through urine however the drug can be found in bile and stool. 6 of 7 Contraindications? Intestinal disorders such as IBD, Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, kidney disease, hearing problems or receiving any IV antibiotics 7 of 7
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