Are you looking for general information about Fresenius Kabi USA’s vancomycin hydrochloride product, or do you need specific details like packaging, NDC, dosing, or the official label?
Here’s a quick overview to help:
- What it is: Vancomycin hydrochloride for injection, USP, manufactured by Fresenius Kabi USA. It’s a glycopeptide antibiotic used for serious Gram-positive infections (e.g., MRSA), typically given intravenously. Oral vancomycin is used for C. difficile infection, but IV vancomycin is for systemic infections.
- Availability in the USA: Fresenius Kabi USA markets vancomycin HCl for injection in the U.S. The exact packaging (vial sizes, concentrations) and NDC numbers vary by lot and product line. For precise details (current vial sizes, concentrations, NDCs, lot numbers), you’d want to check:
- The official Fresenius Kabi USA product page
- The FDA-approved package insert/label
- The current NDC directory or your hospital distributor
- Basic dosing considerations (for context only; always follow the official label):
- IV dosing: commonly around 15-20 mg/kg every 8-12 hours, adjusted for renal function and severity of infection.
- Infusion: administer over about 60 minutes to reduce risk of red man syndrome.
- Monitoring: measure trough levels for serious infections, monitor renal function, and watch for ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity.
- GI use: oral vancomycin is used for C. difficile; IV vancomycin is not absorbed well from the GI tract.
- What I can help you with:
- Look up or summarize the current official label data (indications, dosing, contraindications) if you can allow me to fetch the latest information.
- Help you identify the exact Fresenius Kabi USA packaging or NDC if you provide a specific need (e.g., hospital procurement codes).
- Answer questions about how vancomycin HCl products are used or administered, in general.
If you want, tell me exactly what you need (packaging sizes, NDC, dosing guidelines, or a link to the label), and I’ll tailor the answer. Also, for medical dosing and use, please rely on the official product label and your healthcare professional.