13th June 2024

A man was brought into the acute medical unit with a history of multiple abscesses on his neck, chest wall and left leg

A man was brought into the acute medical unit with a history of multiple abscesses on his neck, chest wall and left leg. He has a history of IV drug use and has had multiple admissions in the last year due to alcohol intoxication. Blood cultures demonstrate MRSA and he is commenced on IV Vancomycin. Which of the following is incorrect with regards to the use of Vancomycin?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.