- Ethacrynate parenteral [Edecrin]
- Furosemide parenteral [Lasix]
- Paromomycin [Humatin]
- Polymyxins
- Streptozocin [Zanosar]
Vancomycin, Nursing Diagnosis,
and Collaborative Problems
Patients who receive vancomycin may also experience nephrotoxicty (kidney).
Monitor urine output for kidney function.
Here are the common nursing diagnoses that are related to a patient who is
receiving vancomycin.- Risk for injury related to histamine release if administered too rapidly
- Fluid volume deficit related to nausea and vomiting
- Impaired tissue integrity
- Sensory-perceptual disturbance related to ototoxicity (loss of hearing and
tinnitus [ringing in the ears])
AMINOGLYCOSIDES
Aminogylcosides are potent antibiotics used to kill bacteria that cause serious or
life-threatening infections. They are very effective against many bacteria (gram-
positive and gram-negative) but are generally used for gram-negative infections.(^228) CHAPTER 13 Antimicrobials—Fighting Infection
Vancomycin
Pregnancy Category: C
Route Dose Time
Vancomycin (Vancocin)
Protein-Binding: 10%
Half-Life: 5–11 hours
IV 500 mg Every 6 hours