Protocol for obtaining clinical concentrations of vancomycin
Vancomycin concentration (mg/mL) | Vancomycin dosage used (g) | Number of vials used | Reconstitution volume of WFI or saline solution/vial (mL) | Added dilution volume of saline solution (mL) to obtain final volume (volume) |
25 | 0.5 | 1 | 10 | 10 (20 mL) |
40 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 10 (50 mL) |
60 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 2 (50 mL) |
80 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 2 (50 mL) |
WFI, water for injection.