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Vancogen is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Bacterial Infections, Peritonitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Vancogen have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Vancogen depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Vancogen as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Vancogen go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Vancogen's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Vancogen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Vancogen related warnings section.
Vancogen can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Vancogen in conditions like Kidney Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Vancogen contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Vancogen have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Vancogen is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Vancogen 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 Vancogen safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Vancogen. If you are pregnant, do not take Vancogen without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Vancogen safe during breastfeeding?
Vancogen does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Vancogen on the Kidneys?
Vancogen has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Vancogen on the Liver?
Vancogen does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Vancogen on the Heart?
Vancogen is completely safe for the heart.
Vancogen 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 Vancogen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Vancogen habit forming or addictive?
Vancogen is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Vancogen will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Vancogen should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Vancogen cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Vancogen
It is safe to take Vancogen with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Vancogen
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Vancogen 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