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Vancozen 1 GM Injection

Manufactured byUnimark Remedies Ltd.
ContainsVancomycin
Description
Vancozen 1 GM Injection is a bactericidal antibiotic that is used alone or in combination with other medicines for the treatment of infection of the intestine, blood, heart, and bone. Rapid intravenous infusion of this medicine may lower the blood pressure.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Vancozen 1 GM Injection

Vancogen 1 GM Injection
Alkem Laboratories Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Vancozen 1 GM Injection

  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Fever
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Increased thirst
  • Frequent urge to urinate
  • Ringing or buzzing in the ears
  • Dizziness and Drowsiness
  • Chest pain
  • Blurred vision

Uses of Vancozen 1 GM Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Endocarditis
  • Osteomyelitis
  • Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
  • Skin and Soft tissue infections
  • Bacterial Septicemia
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The peak effect of this medicine can be observed immediately after intravenous infusion.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 12 to 24 hours.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to vancomycin or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
General warnings

Ototoxicity

This medicine should be used with caution in patients because it may alter the hearing ability if particularly it is used more than 10 days

Impaired kidney function

This medicine may increase the risk of kidney injury, especially in the elderly population. The dose of this medicine should be adjusted based on the creatinine clearance (CrCl). Any signs and symptoms of kidney injury like fluid accumulation, weight gain should be reported to the doctor.

Drug-resistance

Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that are drug-resistant.

Neutropenia

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with pre-existing neutropenia due to an increased risk of a further decrease in leukocyte count and therapy should be discontinued if needed.

Driving or operating machinery

Use of this medicine may cause drowsiness or dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during or immediately after treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

Overdose

Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Metformin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Ketorolac

Live vaccines

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
It works by inhibiting the growth of the bacteria by interfering with the bacterial cell wall synthesis
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Glycopeptide antibiotics

Schedule

Schedule H

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https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=06dcfd36-942f-4752-86ad-4c5a6fc3e48f

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[Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [cited 13 March 2019]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00512

Vanlid Injection [Internet]. CiplaMed. 2019 [cited 5 November 2019]. Available from:

https://ciplamed.com/content/vanlid-injection
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