Indicated for patients who cannot receive, or have failed to respond to penicillins and cephalosporins or have infections with resistant staphylococci. To avoid toxicity, current recommendation is to assay vancomycin trough levels after third dose drawn 0.5 h prior to next dosing. Use creatinine clearance to adjust dose in patients diagnosed with renal impairment. Used in conjunction with gentamicin for prophylaxis in penicillin-allergic patients undergoing gastrointestinal or genitourinary procedures. Interactions None reported Pregnancy C - Safety for use during pregnancy has not been established.
Corticosteroids modify the body's immune response to diverse stimuli.
Decreases inflammation and corneal neovascularization. Suppresses migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and reverses increased capillary permeability. Dosing may be reduced, but advise patients not to discontinue therapy prematurely. Interactions None reported Pregnancy C - Safety for use during pregnancy has not been established.