VANCOMYCIN 500MG TAB

Overview

VANCOMYCIN 500MG TAB is a Schedule H1 antibiotic.

VANCOMYCIN 500MG TAB is composed of: VANCOMYCIN (500 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, Colitis
VANCOMYCIN 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 for VANCOMYCIN 500MG TAB and its Constituents

• 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 Breathing

Serious 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 Bleeding

Rare Side-Effects

VANCOMYCIN : Hives, Body Discoloration

Disease Interactions

VANCOMYCIN can interfere with: Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Acute Renal Failure, Colitis, Neutropenia, Thrombocytopenia, Ulcerative Colitis

Technical Classification

VANCOMYCIN is categorized as: GLYCOPEPTIDE ANTIBIOTICS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives for VANCOMYCIN 500MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

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 500MG INJ	INR 14 for 1 INJECTION	VANCOMYCIN 500.0 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 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 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
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 500MG INJ	INR 326.92 for 1 INJECTION	VANCOMYCIN 500.0 MG
VANKING 500MG INJ	INR 368 for 10 ML INJECTION	VANCOMYCIN 500.0 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
VANSAFE CP 500MG INJ	INR 367.8 for 10 ML INJECTION	VANCOMYCIN 500.0 MG
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
CELOVAN 1000MG INJ	INR 650 for 1 ML INJECTION	VANCOMYCIN 1000.0 MG
MEGO 1000MG INJ	INR 681.68 for 1 INJECTION	VANCOMYCIN 1000.0 MG
VANACIN CP 1000MG INJ	INR 337.5 for 20 ML INJECTION	VANCOMYCIN 1000.0 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
VANCOGEN 1GM INJ	INR 574 for 1 ML INJECTION	VANCOMYCIN 1.0 GM
VANCOMYCIN		VANCOMYCIN
VANCOSA 1GM INJ	INR 680 for 1 INJECTION	VANCOMYCIN 1.0 GM
VANCOZEN 1GM INJ	INR 680 for 1 INJECTION	VANCOMYCIN 1.0 GM
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
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 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
VANTOX CP 1GM INJ	INR 500 for 1 INJECTION	VANCOMYCIN 1.0 GM
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