Vancomycin



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Vancomycin Information



Vancomycin Injection Benefits & Uses

Vancomycin Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Vancomycin Injection 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


Vancomycin Injection Side Effects

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

Moderate

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

Mild

Vancomycin Injection Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Vancomycin Injection safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Vancomycin. If you are pregnant, do not take Vancomycin without a doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Vancomycin Injection safe during breastfeeding?


    Vancomycin does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Vancomycin Injection on the Kidneys?


    Vancomycin rarely harms the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Vancomycin Injection on the Liver?


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

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Vancomycin Injection on the Heart?


    Using Vancomycin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Vancomycin Injection with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

    Moderate



    Vancomycin Injection Contraindications

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



    Frequently asked Questions about Vancomycin Injection

    • Is this Vancomycin Injection habit forming or addictive?


      Vancomycin Injection is not addictive in nature.

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


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

      Safe
    • Is it safe?


      Yes, but take Vancomycin Injection only as per medical advice.

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


      No, Vancomycin Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

      No

    Vancomycin Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Vancomycin Injection


      Taking Vancomycin Injection with food does not cause any problems.

      Safe
    • Interaction between Alcohol and Vancomycin Injection


      Information about the interaction of Vancomycin Injection 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 -

    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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