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Vancomycin

Cameron B.

Britney C.

Elizabeth P.

Function:

- Vancomycin has a very narrow spectrum of activity, which is based on inhibition of cell wall synthesis.

Narrowly targets Staphylococcus aureus infections that are resistant to other antibiotics.

Used as a bactericidal antibiotic that weakens the cell wall and causes the cell to undergo lysis.

Examples:

-Vancomycin is a strong antibiotic used to treat strong infections suh as MRSA and C. Diff (colitis).

Fun Facts:

Vancomycin was named after the word vanquish.

Red man syndrome is a side effect that occurs when vancomycin is infused too quickly; results in a red rash on the face, chest and/or extremities.

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