VANCOMYCIN INJECTION 500MG 1S
Vancomycin Iv Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Vancomycin HCI
Used For
Bacterial Infection
How it works
The bactericidal action of Vancomycin results primarily from inhibition of cell-wall biosynthesis. In addition, Vancomycin alters bacterial-cell membrane permeability and RNA synthesis. There is no cross-resistance between Vancomycin and other antibiotics.
Vancomycin Iv Usage And Safety
Dosage
Vancomycin HCI
Side Effects
Infusion related events , nephrotoxicity , ototoxicity , neutropenia , nausea , chills , fever , rashes , eosinophillia , phlebitis , decreased BP , dyspnoea , stridor , pruritis , mucosal inflammation , severe pain at inj site.
Drug Interactions
Neurotoxic , ototoxic or nephrotoxic drugs , anesthetics , PPIs , antimotility agents.
Indication
Serious or severe infections caused by susceptible strains of methicillin-resistant (beta-lactam-resistant) staphylococci, pencillin-alergic patients. For infections caused by vancomycin susceptible organisms for initial therapy, when methicillin resistant staphylococci are suspected. In the treatment of staphylococcal endocarditis, infections due to staphylococci, including septicemia, bone infections, lower respiratory tract infections, and skin & skin structure infections.
Category: MEDICINES
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