29th February 2024

A 65-year-old woman is currently being treated with vancomycin (1g 12-hourly by IV infusion) for acute bacterial endocarditis.

A 65-year-old woman is currently being treated with vancomycin (1g 12-hourly by IV infusion) for acute bacterial endocarditis.

She has received three doses, including a loading dose, and a blood sample was acquired prior to her receiving a third dose of vancomycin.

On examination

Weight 66kg

Investigations

Vancomycin pre-dose level 16 mg/L

Please select the most appropriate decision option with regard to the vancomycin prescription based on these data