Dose adjustment in renal impairment
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
Leaflet VANCOTEK 1g I.V. powder for solution for infusion
- Product code:
- W66494001
- Quantity:
- 1
- Indicated for:
- bacterial infections
- Route of administration:
- infusion
- Substance:
- vancomycin (glycopeptide antibiotic)
- ATC
- J01XA01 — Antiinfectives for systemic use | Other antibacterials | Glycopeptide antibacterials
Precautions:
Anaphylaxis
Risk of severe allergic reaction. Seek urgent medical help if serious symptoms occur.
Colitis / severe diarrhea
Seek medical advice if severe or persistent diarrhea occurs.
Vancomycin is an antibiotic used to treat severe bacterial infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Enterococcus spp. It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to bacterial destruction. Vancomycin is often used in complicated infections such as endocarditis, osteomyelitis, severe pneumonia, and skin and soft tissue infections.
The medication is administered intravenously for systemic infections or orally for intestinal infections such as Clostridioides difficile colitis. The dosage and duration of treatment are adjusted based on the severity of the infection and the patient's renal function.
Common side effects include injection site reactions, skin rashes, and nausea. In rare cases, severe adverse reactions such as red man syndrome, nephrotoxicity, or ototoxicity may occur.
Vancomycin is an essential antibiotic for treating severe bacterial infections, providing an effective option for patients with infections resistant to other antibiotics.
The medication is administered intravenously for systemic infections or orally for intestinal infections such as Clostridioides difficile colitis. The dosage and duration of treatment are adjusted based on the severity of the infection and the patient's renal function.
Common side effects include injection site reactions, skin rashes, and nausea. In rare cases, severe adverse reactions such as red man syndrome, nephrotoxicity, or ototoxicity may occur.
Vancomycin is an essential antibiotic for treating severe bacterial infections, providing an effective option for patients with infections resistant to other antibiotics.
General data about VANCOTEK 1g I.V.
- Substance:
- vancomycin
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-03-2022
- Product code:
- W66494001
- Concentration:
- 1g
- Pharmaceutical form:
- powder for solution for infusion
- Quantity:
- 1
- Product type:
- Original
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for vancomycin
- capsules
- lyophilisate for solution for injection / infusion
- lyophilisate for solution for infusion
- lyophilized powder for injection
- lyophilized powder for injection / infusion solution
- powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
- powder for solution for infusion
- powder and solvent for concentrate for solution for infusion
Concentrations available for vancomycin
- 1000mg
- 125mg
- 1g
- 250mg
- 500mg