Monday February 8, 2010


Q; Patient with C. Diff. Colitis is having no improvement with PO Flagyl. You ordered PO Vancomycin. Pharmacy informed you that PO Vancomycin is not available. What would be your trick of trade here?


A; Actually, IV Vancomycin can be given via oral route. It works just as well, and a lot cheaper. The ordered dose may be diluted in water and given to the patient to drink. Common flavoring syrups may be added to the solution to improve taste.