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Should all antibiotic therapy be monitored like vancomycin?

April 26, 2017antibiotic therapy vancomycin

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Should all antibiotic therapy be monitored like vancomycin?

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No, not all antibiotics require monitoring. Unlike vancomycin, most antibiotics have a larger therapeutic range in which they are effective but will not cause side effects. Because of this, they can be prescribed based upon pre-established dosing schedules.

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No, not all antibiotics require monitoring. Unlike vancomycin, most antibiotics have a larger therapeutic range in which they are effective and are not associated with significant side effects. Because of this, they can be prescribed based upon pre-established dosing schedules.