Latest prescription information about Vancomycin. Learn how to pronounce the drug's name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list. We recommend consulting your doctor to verify the information presented on this page or if you need any further clarifications.
Vancomycin is an antimicrobial agent with potent activity against most gram positive bacteria. Its use has occasionally caused nephrotoxicity and or ototoxicity.
Vancomycin used against gram positive bacterial infections particularly against methicillin resistant staphylococci. To treat pseudomembranous colitis caused by Clostridium difficile.
20-40 µg/ml (14-27 µmol/L)
>80 µg/mL (>54 µmol/L)
High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), Gas Liquid Chromatography (GLC), Immunoassay
Side effects of vancomycin include anorexia, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Vancomycin is toxic to the kidneys. In high concentrations, it can cause hearing loss. An allergic reaction called Red Man syndrome may occur following a rapid intravenous injection where the patient suffers from fever, chills, intense itching and flushing. Unwarranted use can result in resistance and therefore reduced effectiveness of the drug.
Drug Name : Vancomycin
Indication :
Vancomycin is an antimicrobial agent with potent activity against most gram positive bacteria. Its use has occasionally caused nephrotoxicity and or ototoxicity.
Physiology :
Vancomycin used against gram positive bacterial infections particularly against methicillin resistant staphylococci. To treat pseudomembranous colitis caused by Clostridium difficile.
Normal Values :
20-40 µg/ml (14-27 µmol/L)
Critical Values :
>80 µg/mL (>54 µmol/L)
Test Method :
High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), Gas Liquid Chromatography (GLC), Immunoassay
Side effects :
Side effects of vancomycin include anorexia, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Vancomycin is toxic to the kidneys. In high concentrations, it can cause hearing loss. An allergic reaction called Red Man syndrome may occur following a rapid intravenous injection where the patient suffers from fever, chills, intense itching and flushing. Unwarranted use can result in resistance and therefore reduced effectiveness of the drug.
