Vmycin Information
Vmycin is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Peritonitis. Other than this, Vmycin has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Vmycin. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Vmycin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Vmycin are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Vmycin's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Vmycin related warnings talks about Vmycin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Vmycin is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Vmycin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Vmycin with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Vmycin is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Vmycin Benefits & Uses
Vmycin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
Vmycin 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 |
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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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Vmycin Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Vmycin is used -
Moderate
- Peripheral Edema
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- पेट दर्द
- पेट की गैस
- Infection
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
- Back Pain (Read More - From Heat Therapy to Herbal Teas: Home Remedies for Back Pain)
- Headache
- Diarrhoea
- Fatigue
Vmycin Related Warnings
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Is the use of Vmycin safe for pregnant women?
Vmycin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Severe -
Is the use of Vmycin safe during breastfeeding?
Vmycin is safe for breastfeeding women.
Safe -
What is the effect of Vmycin on the Kidneys?
Vmycin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Vmycin on the Liver?
Vmycin is not harmful for the liver.
Safe -
What is the effect of Vmycin on the Heart?
Vmycin is not harmful for the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Vmycin with Other Drugs
Vmycin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Vmycin Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Vmycin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Kidney Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Gastritis
- Allergy
Frequently asked Questions about Vmycin
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Is this Vmycin habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Vmycin.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Vmycin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Vmycin only on doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Vmycin is not used to treat mental disorders.
No
Vmycin Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Vmycin
Taking Vmycin with food is safe.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Vmycin
Information about the interaction of Vmycin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Unknown
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This medicine data has been created by -
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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
