Vancomycin Injection Benefits & Uses

Vancomycin Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Endocarditis
Meningitis
Pneumonia
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Blood Infection
Osteomyelitis
Skin Infections
Head Injury

Vancomycin Injection Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Vancomycin Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Vancomycin Injection is used -

Moderate

Peripheral Edema
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
पेट दर्द
पेट की गैस
Infection
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Back Pain
Headache
Diarrhoea
Fatigue

Vancomycin Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Vancomycin Injection safe for pregnant women?

Vancomycin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Vancomycin Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Vancomycin is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Vancomycin Injection on the Kidneys?

Vancomycin rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Vancomycin Injection on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Vancomycin on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Vancomycin Injection on the Heart?

Vancomycin is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Vancomycin Injection with Other Drugs

Vancomycin Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Moderate

Vancomycin Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Vancomycin Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Vancomycin Injection

Is this Vancomycin Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Vancomycin Injection.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Vancomycin Injection as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Vancomycin Injection only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Vancomycin Injection for mental disorders.

No

Vancomycin Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Vancomycin Injection

Taking Vancomycin Injection with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Vancomycin Injection

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Vancomycin Injection.

Unknown