Reducing Nephrotoxicity of Vancomycin: A Prospective Study of Continuous Versus Intermittent Infusion of Vancomycin

Summary

This study is being carried out to find out whether there is reduction in vancomycin-induced kidney injury (nephrotoxicity) when vancomycin is given as intermittent versus continuous infusion. This study will recruit 220 subjects from 2 hospitals over a period of 3 years. Participants are invited if they have an infection that requires prolonged vancomycin therapy (\> more than 10 days).

Timeline

Start

2012-10

Primary completion

2015-09

Completion

2015-09

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.