Vancomycin Dose (Loading & Maintenance)
Illustrative weight-based vancomycin dosing.
What is Vancomycin Dose (Loading & Maintenance)?
Illustrative weight-based vancomycin dosing. Vancomycin Dose is intended for use in: Adults.
How to Use the Vancomycin Dose Calculator
- Enter Weight (actual body weight) in kg.
- Enter Creatinine clearance (CrCl) in mL/min.
- Click Calculate to see your result and interpretation.
Formula & Version
This calculator uses formula version 1.0, last reviewed September 2026.
Clinical Considerations & Limitations
- Provides a starting-point estimate only — actual dosing should target an AUC24/MIC of 400-600 (see the Vancomycin AUC calculator) with levels drawn and dose adjusted accordingly, ideally with pharmacokinetic/Bayesian dosing software.
- Uses actual body weight; institutional policy may specify adjusted body weight in obese patients.
References
- Rybak MJ et al., Am J Health Syst Pharm 2020;77:835-864 (ASHP/IDSA/PIDS/SIDP vancomycin guideline — general dosing ranges)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vancomycin Dose (Loading & Maintenance)?
Illustrative weight-based vancomycin dosing.
Who is Vancomycin Dose intended for?
Adults. Always confirm applicability to your specific patient before use.
What are the limitations of Vancomycin Dose?
Provides a starting-point estimate only — actual dosing should target an AUC24/MIC of 400-600 (see the Vancomycin AUC calculator) with levels drawn and dose adjusted accordingly, ideally with pharmacokinetic/Bayesian dosing software. Uses actual body weight; institutional policy may specify adjusted body weight in obese patients.
What formula or reference does Vancomycin Dose use?
Rybak MJ et al., Am J Health Syst Pharm 2020;77:835-864 (ASHP/IDSA/PIDS/SIDP vancomycin guideline — general dosing ranges)
Is Vancomycin Dose a diagnosis?
No. Vancomycin Dose produces a score or estimate to support clinical decision-making — it is not a diagnosis and should be interpreted alongside full clinical judgement.
