Vancosa

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Vancosa Information

Vancosa is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Bacterial Infections, Peritonitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Vancosa have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Vancosa. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Vancosa have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Vancosa go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Vancosa is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Vancosa related warnings talks about Vancosa's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Vancosa can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Vancosa in conditions like Kidney Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Vancosa contraindications section.

Additionally, Vancosa may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Vancosa is safe while driving, and is addiction.



Vancosa Benefits & Uses

Vancosa is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Vancosa 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


Vancosa Side Effects

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

Moderate

  • Peripheral Edema
  • Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)

Mild

Vancosa Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Vancosa safe for pregnant women?


    Vancosa has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Vancosa without medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Vancosa safe during breastfeeding?


    Vancosa does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

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


    Very few cases of side effects of Vancosa on kidney have been reported.

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


    Using Vancosa does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

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


    You can take Vancosa without any fear of damage to the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Vancosa with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

    Moderate



    Vancosa Contraindications

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



    Frequently asked Questions about Vancosa

    • Is this Vancosa habit forming or addictive?


      Forming a habit of Vancosa has not been reported.

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


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

      Safe
    • Is it safe?


      Vancosa is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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


      No, Vancosa cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

      No

    Vancosa Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Vancosa


      Taking Vancosa with food does not cause any problems.

      Safe
    • Interaction between Alcohol and Vancosa


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

      Unknown


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    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

    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

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