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Vancolym

  • Manufactured by: Hetero Drugs Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Vancomycin (500 mg)

Vancolym

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  • Contains / Salt: Vancomycin (500 mg)

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Vancolym Information

Vancolym, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Bacterial Infections, Peritonitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Vancolym also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Vancolym is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Vancolym can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Vancolym normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Vancolym has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Vancolym's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Vancolym related warnings section.

Vancolym is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Vancolym contraindications section.

Additionally, Vancolym may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Vancolym is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

  1. Vancolym Benefits & Uses
  2. Vancolym Dosage & How to Take
  3. Vancolym Side Effects
  4. Vancolym Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Vancolym with Other Drugs
  6. Vancolym Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Vancolym
  8. Vancolym Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Vancolym Benefits & Uses

Vancolym is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

  • Bacterial Infections
  • Peritonitis

Other Benefits

  • Endocarditis
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
  • Blood Infection
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Skin Infections
  • Head Injury

Vancolym Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Vancolym Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Vancolym is used -

Moderate

  • पेरिफेरल एडिमा
  • सफेद रक्त कोशिका गिनती में कमी (न्यूट्रफिल्स)

Mild

  • मतली या उलटी
  • पेट दर्द
  • पेट की गैस
  • संक्रमण
  • बुखार (और पढ़ें - बुखार कम करने के घरेलू उपाय)
  • कमर दर्द (और पढ़ें - कमर दर्द के घरेलू उपाय)
  • सिरदर्द
  • दस्त
  • थकान

Vancolym Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Vancolym safe for pregnant women?


    Vancolym can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Vancolym safe during breastfeeding?


    Vancolym does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Vancolym on the Kidneys?


    Vancolym rarely affects the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Vancolym on the Liver?


    Vancolym is not harmful for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Vancolym on the Heart?


    There are no any side effects of Vancolym for the heart.

    Safe

Severe Interaction of Vancolym with Other Drugs

Vancolym should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

    Moderate

    Amikacin
    • Mikacin 500 mg Injection
    • Mikacin 250 mg Injection
    • Mikacin 100 mg Injection
    • Alfakim 250 Mg Injection
    Gentamicin
    • Betnovate GM Cream
    • Clobetamil G Cream
    • Lobate GM Neo Cream
    • Fourderm AF Cream
    Cyclosporin
    • Cyclomune 0.05 % Eye Drop
    • Cyclomune 0.1% Eye Drop
    • Sandimmun Neoral 50 Mg Capsule
    • Imudrops Singules Eye Drop
    Cisplatin
    • Cizcan 50 Injection
    • Cytoplatin 10 Injection
    • Platinex 10 Injection
    • Oncoplatin AQ 50 Mg Infusion
    Ethinyl Estradiol
    • Ovral L Tablet
    • Krimson 35 Tablet
    • Yamini Tablet
    • Yamini LS Tablet

    Vancolym Contraindications

    If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Vancolym unless your doctor advises you to do so -

    • Kidney Disease
    • Ulcerative Colitis
    • Gastritis
    • Allergy

    Frequently asked Questions about Vancolym

    • Is this Vancolym habit forming or addictive?


      No, there is no any evidence that Vancolym is addictive.

      No
    • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


      Vancolym will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

      Safe
    • Is it safe?


      Yes, Vancolym is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

      Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
    • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


      No, Vancolym cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

      No

    Vancolym Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Vancolym


      Taking Vancolym with food does not cause any problems.

      Safe
    • Interaction between Alcohol and Vancolym


      Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Vancolym.

      Unknown

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    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

    B.Pharma, Pharmacy
    3 Years of Experience


    References

    US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vancomycin Hydrochloride

    KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 757

    April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1246-1248

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