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Understanding How to Give a Vancomycin 500 mg Injection Safely

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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), vancomycin hydrochloride for injection must be administered in a diluted solution over at least 60 minutes to avoid rapid-infusion-related reactions. This guide details the essential protocol for preparing and administering a vancomycin 500 mg injection for intravenous use, a procedure that requires strict adherence to safety guidelines.