Evaluation of Treatment Courses When Vancomycin Is Given Every 8 Hours in Adult Patients

Conclusion:
We observed an increase in the percentage of trough levels >20 mg/L later during treatment courses of vancomycin IV Q8H with a relatively small corresponding increase in vancomycin dose. Close monitoring of trough levels (eg, every 3 days) with prolonged courses of vancomycin IV Q8H is warranted.

Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 15, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Brumer, E., Dubrovskaya, Y., Scipione, M. R., Aberle, C., Rahimian, J., Papadopoulos, J. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research