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Vancomycin

Antibiotics

Description

Vancomycin is used to treat colitis (inflammation of the intestine caused by certain bacteria) that may occur after antibiotic treatment. Vancomycin is in a class of medications called glycopeptide antibiotics. It works by killling bacteria in the intestines.

Mechanism of action

Bactericidal drug exerts its action by inhibiting the synthesis of the cell wall in sensitive bacteria.

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Mechanism of action

Bactericidal drug exerts its action by inhibiting the synthesis of the cell wall in sensitive bacteria.

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