Leaflet VANCOTEK 500mg I.V. powder infusion solution
Indicated for: bacterial infections
Route of administration: infusion
Substance: vancomycin (glycopeptide antibiotic)
ATC: J01XA01 (Antiinfectives for systemic use | Other antibacterials | Glycopeptide antibacterials)
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
Risk of severe allergic reaction. Seek urgent medical help if serious symptoms occur.
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.
General data about VANCOTEK 500mg I.V.
- Substance: vancomycin
- Date of last drug list: 01-03-2022
- Commercial code: W66495001
- Concentration: 500mg
- Pharmaceutical form: powder infusion solution
- Quantity: 1
- Product type: original
- Prescription restrictions: P-RF - Medicines prescription that is retained in the pharmacy (not renewable).
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 infusion solution
- powder infusion solution
- powder+solvent for concentrate for solution for infusion
Concentrations available for vancomycin
- 1000mg
- 125mg
- 1g
- 250mg
- 500mg