Product introduction
Vancozyne Injection is an antibiotic used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections in hospitalized patients. It is effective against infections of the respiratory tract (e.g. pneumonia), urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, heart, blood, and others.
Vancozyne Injection is also used for the prevention of infection in some high-risk patients undergoing surgical procedures. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria and is useful for treating adults as well as children. It is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic that only covers the gram-positive type of bacteria. This medicine is administered slowly by a drip (infusion) into a vein, under the supervision of a healthcare professional. A rapid infusion can lead to reactions such as low blood pressure, wheezing, shortness of breath, or itching. It may also be combined with other antibiotics to treat additional types of bacteria.
Some people may develop wheezing, hives, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), and Pain and muscle spasm of the chest and back.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of an allergic reaction to this medication in the past. Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function and your hearing while you are taking this medicine. Some people may be advised blood tests to check the level of this medicine in their blood. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
Uses of Vancozyne Injection
- Severe bacterial infections
Benefits of Vancozyne Injection
In Severe bacterial infections
Vancozyne Injection works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of the lungs (pneumonia) and urinary tract. It is given by a doctor or nurse into a vein and should not be self-administered. Vancozyne Injection usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Side effects of Vancozyne Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Vancozyne
- Breathlessness
- Red spots or bumps
- Muscle pain
- Muscle spasm
How to use Vancozyne Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Vancozyne Injection works
Vancozyne Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Vancozyne Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Vancozyne Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Vancozyne Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Vancozyne Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Vancozyne Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test and some blood tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test and some blood tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Vancozyne Injection in patients with liver disease.
What if you forget to take Vancozyne Injection?
If you miss a dose of Vancozyne Injection, consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Vancozyne Injection to treat serious bacterial infections of the heart, blood, bones, and soft tissues.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- It should be taken slowly via a drip. Fast infusion can lead to reactions such as low blood pressure, wheezing, shortness of breath or itching.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function and your hearing while you are taking this medicine.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to check the level of this medicine in your blood.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Peptides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Glycopeptides
Interaction with drugs
Taking Vancozyne with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may closely monitor your kidney's functioning and overall treatment.
Concurrent use may potentially damage the kidneys.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may closely monitor your kidney's functioning and overall treatment.
Concurrent use may potentially damage the kidneys.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may closely monitor your kidney's functioning and overall treatment.
Concurrent use may potentially damage the kidneys.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may closely monitor your kidney's functioning and overall treatment.
Concurrent use may potentially damage the kidneys.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may closely monitor your kidney's functioning and overall treatment.
Concurrent use may cause kidney damage.
FAQs
How long does Vancozyne Injection take to work?
Usually, Vancozyne Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
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Name: AAA Pharma Trade Pvt Ltd
Address: E-11, MOTI NAGAR , NEW DELHI-110015
Country of origin: Italy
Expires on or after: June, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Vancozyne Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: June, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Vancozyne Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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