ATC codes:
J01XA01
EMLc
Indication
Endophthalmitis
ICD11 code:
9C21
INN
Vancomycin
Medicine type
Chemical agent
Antibiotic groups
List type
Core
(EML)
(EMLc)
(EMLc)
Formulations
Parenteral > General injections > IV:
250 mg in vial (as hydrochloride) powder for injection
Sex
All
Age
Also recommended for children
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
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Expert Committee recommendation
Following the review of the age-appropriateness of formulations on the EMLc, the Expert Committee recommended:
- the addition of a new strength formulation of ceftriaxone (powder for injection: 500 mg (as sodium) in vial) to the EML and EMLc.
- the addition of new strength formulations of IV vancomycin (500 mg, 1 g (as hydrochloride) on the EMLc.
EML recommendations: Endophthalmitis
First choice
Second choice
First choice
Second choice