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Vancomycin and teicoplanin

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There are two important differences between vancomycin and teicoplanin;

  • Teicoplanin has a longer duration of action allowing once daily administration (vancomycin requires twice daily administration).
  • Teicoplanin, unlike vancomycin, can be given intramuscularly

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