Vancothem 500mg Injection

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Themis Medicare Ltd
Active Ingredient	Vancomycin (500mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Glycopeptides
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class	Glycopeptides
User Rating	4.2
User Reviews	412

FAQ

How long does Vancothem 500mg take to work?

Usually, Vancothem 500mg starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

What if you forget to take Vancothem Injection?

If you miss a dose of Vancothem 500mg, consult your doctor.

Vancothem 500mg Injection Reviews

Vancothem 500mg 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.

Vancothem 500mg 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 local injection site reactions like pain, swelling, and redness. However, these are usually minor and temporary. Other side effects like wheezing, kidney (renal) injury, shortness of breath, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk) and decreased blood pressure may be seen occasionally.

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.

How Vancothem 500mg Injection Works

Vancothem 500mg is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

How to Use Vancothem 500mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits of Vancothem 500mg Injection

In Severe bacterial infections: Vancothem 500mg 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. Vancothem 500mg 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.

Uses of Vancothem 500mg Injection

Severe bacterial infections

Vancothem 500mg Injection Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Vancothem 500mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Vancothem 500mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Vancothem 500mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Vancothem 500mg does not cause any harmful side effects.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Vancothem 500mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vancothem 500mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function test and some blood tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.

Driving ^SAFE

Vancothem 500mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Quick Tips

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function and your hearing while you are taking this medicine.
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 get regular blood tests done to check the level of this medicine in your blood.
You have been prescribed Vancothem 500mg 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.

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