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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.
Vancolym is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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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.
Is the use of Vancolym safe during breastfeeding?
Vancolym does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Vancolym on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Vancolym on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Vancolym on the Liver?
Vancolym is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Vancolym on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Vancolym for the heart.
Vancolym should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Vancolym unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Vancolym habit forming or addictive?
Vancolym does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Vancolym does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Vancolym should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Vancolym in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Vancolym
You can take Vancolym with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Vancolym
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Vancolym with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 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