Indications	Vancomycin is an antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
Side Effects	• Serious allergic reactions, wheezing, indigestion, hives, or itching.

VANCOMYCIN 500/1000MG Injection

Vancomycin C.P 500 MG Injection is a bactericidal antibiotic. It is used in the treatment of infection of the intestine, blood, heart, and bone. Only the oral form of this medicine is used to treat colitis. Rapid intravenous infusion of this medicine may lower the blood pressure.

Uses of Vancomycin C.P 500 MG Injection

What is it prescribed for?

 

Bacterial Septicemia

Vancomycin C.P 500 MG Injection is used in the treatment of septicemia which is an infection of the blood caused by Staphylococci and Streptococcus pyogenes.

Endocarditis

Vancomycin C.P 500 MG Injection is used in the treatment of endocarditis which is an infection of the inner lining of the heart caused by Streptococcus species and Staphylococcus species.

Osteomyelitis

Vancomycin C.P 500 MG Injection is used in the treatment of bone infections like osteomyelitis caused by Staphylococci and Streptococci species.

Skin and Soft tissue infections

Vancomycin C.P 500 MG Injection is used to treat skin and soft tissue infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes.

Side effects :

 

Major & minor side effects for Vancomycin C.P 500 MG Injection

 

Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet.

Fever

Back pain

Drowsiness

Changes in urine frequency

Skin rash

Abdominal Pain

Headache

Excessive air or Gas in stomach.