Generic Name
VancomycinPacks Price
- Inj 1 gm(015016): 1 Vial: 960.50:1,130.00
- Inj 500 mg(015015): 1 Vial: 595.00:700.00
Vancomycin
Therapeutic Group
Glycopeptide Anti-bacterialsIndication Dosage
Infections Due To Gram-positive Bacteria Including Endocarditis, Osteomyelitis, Septicaemia And Soft-tissue infections:
By IV Infusion:
- Adult: 1-1.5 G Every 12 Hours
- Elderly: 500 Mg Every 12 Hours, Alternatively 1 G Once Daily
- Infants & Neonates: 15 Mg/ Kg 1 Dose Then 10 Mg/kg Every 12 Hr For 1st Week Of Life, Every 8 Hr Up To 1 Month Of Age.
Surgical Prophylaxis (when High Risk Of Mrsa):
By IV Infusion:
- Adult: 1 G For 1 Dose
Peritonitis Associated With Peritoneal Dialysis:
By Intraperitoneal Administration:
- Adult: (consult Product Literature)
Content
- Inj 500mg /1gm: Vancomycin (as Hci) 500mg (10 ml) /1gm (20 ml).
Pregnancy
Caution Advised
Stability
- Antibiotic: Glycopeptide
Contra Indications
- None Known
Precautions
- None Known
Lactation
- Not Recommended
Side Effects
- Blood Disorders
- Including Neutropenia (usually After 1 Week Or Cumulative Dose Of 25 G)
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Nephrotoxicity
- Ototoxicity (discontinue If Tinnitus Occurs)
- Renal Failure.
- Rare: Agranulocytosis
- Thrombocytopenia
- Anaphylaxis
- Cardiac Arrest On Rapid Infusion
- Chills
- Dyspnea
- Eosinophilia
- Exfoliative Dermatitis
- Fever
- Red Man's Syndrome
- Nausea
- Pain And Muscle Spasm Of Back And Chest
- phlebitis
- Pruritus
- Rashes
- Severe Hypotension And Shock On Rapid Infusion
- Stevens-johnson Syndrome
- Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
- Urticaria
- Vasculitis
- Wheezing
Available Brands
Author
Shahid Arif