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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 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Vancosa is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Vancosa safe for pregnant women?
Vancosa should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Vancosa safe during breastfeeding?
Vancosa is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Vancosa on the Kidneys?
Vancosa rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Vancosa on the Liver?
Vancosa is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Vancosa on the Heart?
Using Vancosa does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Vancosa 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 Vancosa unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Vancosa habit forming or addictive?
Vancosa is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Vancosa does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Vancosa is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Vancosa cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Vancosa
Taking Vancosa with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Vancosa
Information about the interaction of Vancosa and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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
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
