A 55-year-old man on ICU is being treated with IV vancomycin for MRSA bacteraemia. The pharmacist recommends AUC/MIC-guided dosing rather than trough-...

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A 55-year-old man on ICU is being treated with IV vancomycin for MRSA bacteraemia. The pharmacist recommends AUC/MIC-guided dosing rather than trough-only monitoring. What is the recommended AUC/MIC target for vancomycin in serious MRSA infections?

Accepted Answer

AUC/MIC 400-600

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AUC/MIC 100-200

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AUC/MIC 800-1000

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AUC/MIC >1500

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AUC/MIC monitoring is not recommended - trough levels alone are sufficient

uk-fficm MCQ (SBA): Vancomycin AUC-Guided Dosing

A 55-year-old man on ICU is being treated with IV vancomycin for MRSA bacteraemia. The pharmacist recommends AUC/MIC-guided dosing rather than trough-only monitoring. What is the recommended AUC/MIC target for vancomycin in serious MRSA infections?