Tag: Antibiotic compatibility

The combination of vancomycin and a carbapenem like meropenem is frequently used as empiric therapy for severe infections. The critical question for healthcare providers is: are meropenem and vanco compatible for co-administration, and what are the associated risks and benefits?

Studies show that the combination of vancomycin and cefazolin can be synergistic against certain bacteria, such as methicillin-resistant *Staphylococcus epidermidis* [1.3.7]. But the critical question for administration remains: are cefazolin and Vanco compatible for co-administration?