Manufacturer: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Vancomycin(1gm)
Vancogen 1gm 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.
Vancogen 1gm 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 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.
Vancomycin is a unique glycopeptide structurally unrelated to any currently available antibiotic. It also has a unique mode of action inhibiting the second stage of cell wall synthesis of susceptible bacteria
The pharmacokinetic profile of vancomycin is complex and can be characterized by either a 2- or 3-compartment pharmacokinetic profile The drug is administered intravenously, with a standard infusion time of at least 1 h, to minimize infusion-related adverse effects
Breathlessness
Decreased blood pressure
Wheezing
Renal injury
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
systemic mastocytosis.
low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils.
hearing loss.
kidney disease with likely reduction in kidney function
Vancogen 1gm Injection 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.
Consuming alcohol with Vancogen 1gm Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Vancogen 1gm Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Vancomycin is indicated for the treatment of serious or severe infections caused by susceptible strains of methicillin-resistant (beta-lactam-resistant) staphylococci
Amikacin.
Cholera Vaccine, Live.
Gentamicin.
Piperacillin.
Tobramycin.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Vancogen 1gm Injection, consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines
You have been prescribed Vancogen 1gm 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.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. How long does Vancogen 1gm Injection take to work?
Usually, Vancogen 1gm Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
