Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd
Salt Composition : Vancomycin(250mg)
Vanlid 250mg Capsule is a medicine used to treat a particular type of bloody diarrhea that may rarely happen after the overuse of antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of the causative bacteria known as Clostridium difficile.
Vanlid 250mg Capsule is only effective in treating Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea and is not useful for treating other types of diarrhea or any other infection in the body. It may be used for treating adults as well as children. This medicine is taken orally, with or without food. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
Side effects that may be seen with this medicine include wheezing, kidney (renal) injury, shortness of breath, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), and decreased blood pressure. Keeping yourself well hydrated will help to prevent any dizziness.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of an allergic reaction to this medication in the past. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function and hearing function while you are 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)
systemic mastocytosis.
low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils.
hearing loss.
kidney disease with likely reduction in kidney function
Vanlid 250mg Capsule 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 Vanlid 250mg Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.
Vanlid 250mg Capsule 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.
Vanlid 250mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Vanlid 250mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Vanlid 250mg Capsule for the treatment of diarrhea and inflammation of intestine caused by bacteria called Clostridium difficile.
Do not use it for any other types of diarrhea or bacterial infections.
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.
Take your medicine with plenty of water and keep yourself hydrated.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function and your hearing function while you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Vanlid 250mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. How long does Vanlid 250mg Capsule take to work?
Usually, Vanlid 250mg Capsule starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
