WHO Essential Medicine EML section: Watch group antibiotics
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Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP is indicated for the treatment of serious or severe infections caused by susceptible strains of methicillin-resistant (β-lactam-resistant) staphylococci.
Infusion-Related Events During or soon after rapid infusion of vancomycin hydrochloride for injection, patients may develop anaphylactoid reactions, including hypotension (see ANIMAL PHARMACOLOGY ), wheezing, dyspnea, urticaria, or pruritus.
Vancomycin hydrochloride for injection is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to this antibiotic.
Pregnancy (label summary): Teratogenic Effects Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with vancomycin. It is not known whether vancomycin can affect reproduction capacity. Breastfeeding (label summary): Nursing Mothers Vancomycin hydrochloride for injection is excreted in human milk. Caution should be exercised when vancomycin hydrochloride for injection is administered to a nursing woman.
For a suspected overdose or poisoning, call 102 now and go to the nearest emergency hospital.
Call 102What is Vancomycin used for?
Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP is indicated for the treatment of serious or severe infections caused by susceptible strains of methicillin-resistant (β-lactam-resistant) staphylococci.
What are the side effects of Vancomycin?
Infusion-Related Events During or soon after rapid infusion of vancomycin hydrochloride for injection, patients may develop anaphylactoid reactions, including hypotension (see ANIMAL PHARMACOLOGY ), wheezing, dyspnea, urticaria, or pruritus.
Who should not take Vancomycin?
Vancomycin hydrochloride for injection is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to this antibiotic.
Can I take Vancomycin in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy (label summary): Teratogenic Effects Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with vancomycin. It is not known whether vancomycin can affect reproduction capacity. Breastfeeding (label summary): Nursing Mothers Vancomycin hydrochloride for injection is excreted in human milk.
What is the dose of Vancomycin?
Not provided here. Ask a doctor or pharmacist.
What is Vancomycin?
Vancomycin is used for: Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP is indicated for the treatment of serious or severe infections caused by susceptible strains of methicillin-resistant (β-lactam-resistant) staphylococci. Common side effects include: Infusion-Related Events During or soon after rapid infusion of van…
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