TRUE statement regarding vancomycin is:
(Ref: KDT 6/e p732) Vancomycin is a glycopeptide bactericidal antibiotic that is administered by parenteral route. It is penicillinase resistant, thus can be used in MRSA infections. It is also used for the treatment of pseudomembranous colitis. Vancomycin is ineffective against pseudomonas.
It is bcteriostatic
It has the advantage of high oral bioavailability
It is not susceptible to penicillinases
Staphylococcal enterocolits occurs commonly with its use
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