VANCOMYCIN (ORAL)

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Vancocin

GENERIC NAME(S): VANCOMYCIN HCL

Uses

  • Treatment of diarrhea caused by Clostridium Difficile

How to use vancomycin

  • Always refer to your doctors instructions before taking this medication. Duration and dosage will be determined by your medical condition and its response to the medication. Make sure to take this mediciation in the prescribed amount and time period even after symptoms disappear. Discontinuing the medication before completion of treatment may cause incomplete treatment of condition. If Symptoms persist, consult your doctor
  • Taken by mouth; With or without food; usually 4 times a day for 7 to 10 days or as directed by your physician;

Warnings

Not available.

Side Effects

  • Minor side effects (if these symptoms persist or worsen, inform your doctor)
    • Nausea or stomach upset
  • Serious side effects (inform your doctor immediately)
    • dizziness, difficulty hearing (e.g., ringing in the ears, hearing loss), change in the amount of urine, fever, chills, persistent diarrhea.
  • Severe allergic reactions are rare. Get immediate medical help if you notice the following:
    • Rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing

Precautions

Precautions

  • Inform your doctor
    • Allergy to the medication or any allergies
    • Medical History of kidney disease, hearing problems, stomach/intestinal problems (e.g., inflammatory disorders of the intestines).
  • Should only be used when there is a clear need during pregnancy as it may harm an unborn baby. If you are planning to be pregnant or think you may be pregnant, discuss the risks and benefits of use with your doctor.
  • Does not pass into breast milk and is unlikely to cause harm to a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

 

Interactions

Taking multiple drugs may affect how medications work and/or cause unwanted side effects. List down all the medications you are taking and inform your physician and pharmacist. Do not take, discontinue, or alter any dose of medications without prior approval of your physician.

  • Products that may interact with this medication include:
    • aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin, neomycin), amphotericin B, other antibiotics, live bacterial vaccines.

Overdose & Brands

Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and as soon as you remember, take a regular dose or if the time of the next dose is near, wait for it before taking another dose and resume your usual schedule. Do not increase the dose to compensate for the missed dose.

Storage

  • Room temperature
  • Do not expose to light and moisture
  • Do not store in the bathroom
  • Keep all medications away from pets and children

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