Vancocin
Composition for Vancocin Products
Vancocin Products are primarily used for
Severe bacterial infectionsProducts for Vancocin
Vancocin 500mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP₹319.33
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About Vancocin Products
Uses of Vancocin Products
Vancomycin is used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections.
Vancocin Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Vancocin are Breathlessness, Vomiting, Nausea, Decreased potassium level in blood, Abdominal pain, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Phlebitis, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Flatulence, Hearing loss, Renal toxicity, Headache, Fever, Peripheral edema, Fatigue, Urinary tract infection, Back pain, Red man syndrome.
How Vancocin Products work
Vancomycin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
In Depth Information for Vancocin Products
- You have been prescribed Vancocin 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.
Patient Concerns about Vancocin Products
Frequently asked questions about Vancocin Products
Q. How long does Vancocin 500mg Injection take to work?
Usually, Vancocin 500mg Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.