Vancomycin Dilution and Administration Rates

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Fri, 04/10/2026 - 17:16
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Laura Frantz
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Vancomycin Dilution and Administration Rates

Hello,
Our health system is currently reviewing adult vancomycin order builds. While the package insert advises that vancomycin IVPB concentration remain /= 1 g?
3) IF you use concentrations > 5 mg/mL?
- What dose(s)/volume(s)/duration(s) is/are used?
- Is central line preferred or required?
- Any issues with patients tolerating infusions?

Thanks in advance for sharing your practices and recommendations.

Laura Frantz
lrfrantz@novanthealth.org

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