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Therapeutic Class:

Antibiotic

Availability:

Rx

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Lyophilisate for solution for injection|Oral capsule|Powder for oral solution|Solution for injection

VANCOMYCIN (van koe MYE sin) is a glycopeptide antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.