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Highlights

• Endocarditis an inflammation of heart's inner lining caused by staphylococcus species and streptococcus species is treated with vancomycin.
• Vancomycin is used to treat bone infections such as osteomyelitis caused by streptococci and staphylococci species.
• Vancomycin is used to treat septicemia a blood infection caused by streptococci pyogenes and staphylococcus.
• Infection of the lower respiratory tract
• Infection of the skin and soft tissue

Directions For Use

• Vancomycin is often administered through vein injection as instructed by your doctor.
• Each dosage should be administered gently over a period of at least one hour.

Warnings

• Vancomycin should only be used when absolutely necessary during pregnancy.
• Vancomycin is excreted in breast milk. Before breast-feeding, nursing mothers should consult their doctors.
• Vancomycin may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Avoid driving or anything else that requires concentration until you are sure you can do it properly.
• People having liver diseases should use vancomycin with caution.Consult your doctor before taking vancomycin.
• People having kidney diseases should use Vancomycin with caution.Consult your doctor before taking vancomycin .
• It is not suggested to drink alcohol while taking vancomycin since it can exacerbate adverse effects like dizziness.

Precautions

• Consult your doctor if you are hypersensitive to vancomycin or if you have other allergies/hypersensitivities before taking it.Inactive components in this medicine may result in serious allergies or other complications. For more information, consult your doctor.
• Inform your doctor about your medical history particularly if you have renal difficulties, hearing problems or intestinal/stomach problems before using vancomycin .
• Vancomycin may impair the effectiveness of live bacterial vaccinations (such as typhoid vaccine).Before receiving any vaccinations or immunizations, inform your doctor that you are taking vancomycin.
• Inform your doctor or dentist about all of the products you consume before undergoing surgery (such as all prescription and nonprescription medicines, and herbal products). Children could be at higher increased risk of serious infusion responses when vancomycin is injected too rapidly.
• While taking Vancomycin older persons may be more prone to renal and hearing problems.