Substance / Medication

Vancomycin

Overview

Active Ingredient
vancomycin
RxNorm CUI
11124
Labeler: Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.Updated: 2025-10-28T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

TYZAVAN is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to vancomycin.

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

View full prescribing information on DailyMed

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

55 trials linked to this intervention

55
Total Trials
10
Recruiting
18
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Intraoperative vancomycin for preventing infection after open spine surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Sun Yifei, Ramapuram Hariteja, Tracz Jovanna et al. · J Neurosurg Spine · 2025
PMID: 40644714Meta-Analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis of vancomycin therapeutic level for treatment of vancomycin-sensitive enterococcal infections.
Katip Wasan, Lee Shaun Wen Huey, Kasatpibal Nongyao et al. · Br J Clin Pharmacol · 2025
PMID: 39648680Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus prevalence and its association along the food chain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Caddey Benjamin, Shaukat Waseem, Tang Karen L et al. · J Antimicrob Chemother · 2025
PMID: 39849844Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Risk Factors for Nephrotoxicity Among Neonates Receiving Vancomycin: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Gao Yuan, Wu Tong, Pu Libin et al. · Paediatr Drugs · 2025
PMID: 40208565Meta-Analysis
The Efficacy of Topical Vancomycin in Patients Undergoing Craniotomy to Reduce the Risk of Surgical Site Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Alotaibi Abdulrahman K, AlShehri Lama M, Ashqar Alaa A et al. · World Neurosurg · 2025
PMID: 40582501Meta-Analysis
The Effectiveness of Oral Vancomycin on Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Patients With Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis: A Systematic Review.
Arbabzada Naik, Dennett Liz, Meng Guanmin et al. · Inflamm Bowel Dis · 2025
PMID: 39495039Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Impact of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Life Support on Vancomycin Population Pharmacokinetics in Critical Illness: A Systematic Review.
Al-Sulaiti Fatima Khalifa, Demirtürk Esra, Sahin Selma · Clin Drug Investig · 2025
PMID: 40773131Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Vancomycin (substance)
SNOMED CT
372735009
UMLS CUI
C0042313
RxNorm CUI
11124
Labeler
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 6 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

6
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
55
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.