Review the side-effects of Vancomycin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common- Ear and kidney damage.
Local- Severe allergic reactions including rash, hives, or itching.
Gastrointestinal- Inflammation of intestine.
Blood- Decrease in white blood cell and platelets.
Miscellaneous- Fever, nausea, dizziness, chills, eosinophilia, low blood pressure, wheezing and difficulty in breathing.
Vancomycin Hydrochloride
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common- Ear and kidney damage.
Local- Severe allergic reactions including rash, hives, or itching.
Gastrointestinal- Inflammation of intestine.
Blood- Decrease in white blood cell and platelets.
Miscellaneous- Fever, nausea, dizziness, chills, eosinophilia, low blood pressure, wheezing and difficulty in breathing.
Other Precautions :
Discontinue if patient develops tinnitus (ringing in the ear).Drug Name : Vancomycin
Vancomycin(Vancomycin Hydrochloride) generic is a glycopeptide antibiotic, prescribed for serious bacterial infections, endocarditis and surgical prophylaxis in major procedures. It kills sensitive bacteria.Trade Names for Vancomycin
India :
Forstaf |
Vanacin CP(1 gm) |
Viovan (1gm) |
Vancoled (1gm) |
Vancocare |
Covancin (1gm) |
Vancorin |
Vantox CP |
Vanlid |
Vancogen |
Cytovan |
Vancocin -CP |
Vancorid CP |
Vanacin -CP |
Vantox CP (1 gm) |
Vansafe CP |
Vanlee |
Forstaf |
Vantox C P |
Vanacin -CP 500
International :
Vancomycin Hydrochloride
