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Overview
VANCOCIN 500MG INJ is a Schedule H1 drug.VANCOCIN 500MG INJ is composed of: VANCOMYCIN (500.0 MG)
Vancomycin is an antibiotic. When taken by mouth it fights bacteria in the intestines.Vancomycin is used to treat an infection of the intestines caused by Clostridium difficile, which can cause watery or bloody diarrhea. It is also used to treat staph infections that can cause inflammation of the colon and small intestines.It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering which is needed for them to survive.
Usage
VANCOMYCIN is generally used to treat: Clostridium Difficile Infection, Staph Infections, Bacterial Infection, ColitisVANCOMYCIN can address symptoms like: Abdomen Pain, Abdomen Stomach Cramps, Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, Vomit, Fever, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
Precautions
- Oral vancomycin works only in the intestines and will not treat infections in other parts of the body.
- You should not take this medication if you are allergic to vancomycin.
- Take vancomycin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label.
- Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.Taking more of this medicine will not make it more effective, and may cause serious or life-threatening side effects.
- Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.
- If you use this medication long-term, you may need frequent medical tests at your doctor’s office.
- Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure a dose.
- Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup.
- Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
- Do not drive because you may feel sleepy or dizzy while being treated with vancomycin.
- Do not start or continue the vancomycin if you have a kidney problem or hearing difficulties.
Common Side-Effects
VANCOMYCIN : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Hypokalemia, Blood Pressure, Low, Nausea, Abdomen Pain, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Fever, Fatigue (tiredness), Vomit, Decreased Urination, Drowsiness, Weakness (generalized), Head Headache, Increased Passing Gas, Redness, Lightheadedness, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Difficulty BreathingSerious Side-Effects
VANCOMYCIN : Hearing Loss, Seizure, Muscle Pain, Palpitation, Vertigo, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Dry Mouth, Pain With Urination, Frequent Urge To Urinate, Increased Thirst, Irregular Heartbeat, Loss Of Appetite, Lower Back Pain, Mood Swings, Hands Tingling, Feet Tingling, Weight Gain, Weight Loss (unintentional), Unusual Taste In Mouth, Ringing In Ears, Hearing Loss, Easy BleedingRare Side-Effects
VANCOMYCIN : Hives, Body DiscolorationDisease Interactions
VANCOMYCIN can interfere with: Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Acute Renal Failure, Colitis, Neutropenia, Thrombocytopenia, Ulcerative ColitisTechnical Classification
VANCOMYCIN is categorized as: GLYCOPEPTIDE ANTIBIOTICS / ANTI-INFECTIVESAvailable Alternatives
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| CELOVAN 1000MG INJ | INR 650 for 1 ML INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 1000.0 MG |
| FORSTAF 500MG INJ | INR 335 for 1 INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 500.0 MG |
| G VANC 500MG INJ | INR 330.47 for 10 ML INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 500.0 MG |
| GUFIVAN 500MG INJ | INR 353.23 for 1 ML INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 500.0 MG |
| MEGO 1000MG INJ | INR 681.68 for 1 INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 1000.0 MG |
| MEGO 500MG INJ | INR 14 for 1 INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 500.0 MG |
| VANACIN CP 1000MG INJ | INR 337.5 for 20 ML INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 1000.0 MG |
| VANACIN CP 500MG INJ | INR 112.5 for 10 ML INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 500.0 MG |
| VANCO CP 500MG INJ | INR 342.86 for 1 INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 500.0 MG |
| VANCOCIN 500MG INJ | INR 319.33 for 1 INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 500.0 MG |
| VANCOCIN CP 500MG INJ | INR 383.2 for 10 ML INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 500.0 MG |
| VANCOCIP 500MG INJ | INR 365 for 1 INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 500.0 MG |
| VANCOGEN 1GM INJ | INR 574 for 1 ML INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 1.0 GM |
| VANCOGEN 500MG INJ | INR 369 for 10 ML INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 500.0 MG |
| VANCOGRAM 500MG INJ | INR 344.48 for 1 INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 500.0 MG |
| VANCOLYM 500MG INJ | INR 385 for 1 INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 500.0 MG |
| VANCOMYCIN | VANCOMYCIN | |
| VANCOMYCIN 500MG INJ | INR 113.8 for 1 POWDER FOR INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 500.0 MG |
| VANCOMYCIN 500MG TAB | INR for | VANCOMYCIN 500 MG |
| VANCOMYCIN C.P 500MG INJ | INR 281.25 for 1 INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 500.0 MG |
| VANCOMYCIN INJ | INR 281.25 for 1 INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 500 MG |
| VANCORAY 500MG INJ | INR 369 for 1 ML INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 500.0 MG |
| VANCOSA 1GM INJ | INR 680 for 1 INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 1.0 GM |
| VANCOTECH CP 500MG INJ | INR 347 for 1 INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 500.0 MG |
| VANCOTROY 500MG INJ | INR 361 for 5 ML INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 500.0 MG |
| VANCOWAR CP 500MG INJ | INR 347.1 for 1 INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 500.0 MG |
| VANCOZEN 1GM INJ | INR 680 for 1 INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 1.0 GM |
| VANCOZEN 500MG INJ | INR 326.92 for 1 INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 500.0 MG |
| VANKING 1GM INJ | INR 591 for 10 ML INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 1.0 GM |
| VANKING 250MG INJ | INR 269 for 1 ML INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 250.0 MG |
| VANKING 500MG INJ | INR 368 for 10 ML INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 500.0 MG |
| VANLID 250MG CAP | INR 1039.5 for 10 CAPSULES | VANCOMYCIN 250.0 MG |
| VANLID 250MG INJ | INR 290 for 10 ML INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 250.0 MG |
| VANLID 500MG INJ | INR 372.6 for 10 ML INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 500.0 MG |
| VANLID 500MG TAB | INR 200 for 10 TABLETS | VANCOMYCIN 500.0 MG |
| VANLID CAP | INR 990 for 10 CAPSULES | VANCOMYCIN 250 MG |
| VANSAFE CP 1 GM INJ | INR 554.18 for 10 ML INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 1.0 GM |
| VANSAFE CP 500MG INJ | INR 367.8 for 10 ML INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 500.0 MG |
| VANTOX CP 1GM INJ | INR 500 for 1 INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 1.0 GM |
| VANTOX CP 500MG INJ | INR 274.03 for 2 ML INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 500.0 MG |
| VMYCIN 500MG INJ | INR 299 for 10 ML INJECTION | VANCOMYCIN 500.0 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| CEFIRONE V 1000MG/500MG INJ | INR 390 for 1 INJECTION | CEFTRIAXONE 1000.0 MG, VANCOMYCIN 500.0 MG |
| VANCO PLUS 1000MG/500MG INJ | INR 428 for 10 ML INJECTION | CEFTRIAXONE 1000.0 MG, VANCOMYCIN 500.0 MG |
| VANCO PLUS 2000MG/1000MG INJ | INR 845 for 1 INJECTION | CEFTRIAXONE 2000.0 MG, VANCOMYCIN 1000.0 MG |
| XL V 1000MG/500MG INJ | INR 360 for 1 INJECTION | CEFTRIAXONE 1000.0 MG, VANCOMYCIN 500.0 MG |
| XL V 2000MG/1000MG INJ | INR 672.33 for 1 INJECTION | CEFTRIAXONE 2000.0 MG, VANCOMYCIN 1000.0 MG |
| XPLOCEF 2000MG/1000MG INJ | INR 717.13 for 20 ML INJECTION | CEFTRIAXONE 2000.0 MG, VANCOMYCIN 1000.0 MG |
| XPLOCEF INJ | INR 700 for 10 ML INJECTION | CEFTRIAXONE 3.0 GM, VANCOMYCIN |