Vancomycin
Glycopeptide- Drug Class
- Glycopeptide
- Mechanism of Action (MOA)
- Binds D-Ala-D-Ala → inhibits cell-wall peptidoglycan cross-linking (gram-positive only).
- Clinical Notes
- MRSA coverage; monitor levels & renal function; rapid infusion → vancomycin flushing reaction.
- Source
- FDA label
Sources
Reviewed September 2026- FDA label — FDA / DailyMed
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