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Vancocip is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Bacterial Infections, Peritonitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Vancocip have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Vancocip. 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Vancocip as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Vancocip 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 Vancocip is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Vancocip related warnings talks about Vancocip's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Vancocip 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 Vancocip contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Vancocip with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Vancocip is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Vancocip 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 Vancocip safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Vancocip. If you are pregnant, do not take Vancocip without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Vancocip safe during breastfeeding?
Vancocip does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Vancocip on the Kidneys?
Vancocip rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Vancocip on the Liver?
Using Vancocip does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Vancocip on the Heart?
Vancocip is not harmful for the heart.
Vancocip 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 Vancocip unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Vancocip habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Vancocip has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Vancocip since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Vancocip only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Vancocip is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Vancocip
Taking Vancocip with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Vancocip
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Vancocip with alcohol will be.
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