Pharmacology The following is true of vancomycin EXCEPT: A It is a bactericidal antibiotic active primarily against gram positive bacteria B It acts by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis C It is an alternative to penicillin for enterococcal endocarditis D It can cause deafness as a dose related toxicity 💡 Explanation The following is true of vancomycin EXCEPT: ✓ Correct Answer: B. It acts by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis