Application of Vancomycin in Paediatric Patients:Evaluation on Rationality of Drug Use / 中国药房

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:To investigate the application of vancomycin in pediatric patients.METHODS:By reviewing medical histories of 368 pediatric patients who had been treated with vancomycin from 2005 to 2006,the use of vancomycin was investigated in respect of children' general condition,microbiological examination,dosage regimen,adverse drug reactions to evaluate the rationality of drug use.RESULTS:ADR occurred in 17 cases(4.6%).The use of vancomycin was rational or basically rational in 240 cases(65.2%).CONCLUSION:It is necessary to tighten more strict control on the use of vancomycin in pediatric patients.