Drug Summary

  Drug name:  vancomycin
  Chemical name:  Vancomycin hydrochloride
  Formula:  C₆₆H₇₅Cl₂N_{9<
  Weight:   1449.254
  CAS no:  1404-90-6
  DrugBank link:  DB00512
  Description:  Antibacterial obtained from Streptomyces orientalis. It is a glycopeptide related to ristocetin that inhibits bacterial cell wall assembly and is toxic to kidneys and the inner ear. [PubChem]
  Indication:  For the treatment of serious or severe infections caused by susceptible strains of methicillin-resistant (beta-lactam-resistant) staphylococci.}