What are the primary uses and major adverse effects of vancomycin?

What are the primary uses and major adverse effects of vancomycin?

• A. Oral formulation treats dental caries; no major adverse effects.
• B. Active against most Gram-negative organisms; monitor for nephrotoxicity; rare rash.
• C. Effective against fungal infections including candida; hepatotoxicity risk.
• D. Used for MRSA and serious Gram-positive infections; monitor nephrotoxicity, red man syndrome; trough monitoring.

Answer: (D)