Vancocin Powder
* VANCOMYCIN
Vancocin Drug Information
Vancocin is used for treating severe cases of bacterial infections. This antibiotic medication works by destroying sensitive bacteria in the body. This generic drug is also used for treating a variety of bacterial infections in the body caused due to different reasons. This medication is also used to treat infections in the intestines that can lead to colitis or the inflammation of the large intestine. Your doctor may prescribe this medication for other purposes than discussed.
Side Effects and Precautions for Vancocin
Stop using Vancomycin and get immediate medical treatment if you suffer from any of these side effects like loss of hearing, ringing sensation in the ears, no urination or very less urination, chills, fever, body aches and flu symptoms, fainting and feeling light headed, severe stomach pain or bloody and watery diarrhea. Using Vancocin can also lead to less serious side effects like nausea, dizziness, back pain and muscle pain. If these symptoms persist, contact your doctor for further medical treatment.
Do not use Vancomycin if you are allergic to it or any other similar medication. You may need dose adjustments or special tests to take Vancocin if you have a history of kidney disease, intestinal disorders like Crohn’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease or ulcerative colitis. Since this drug can pass into breast milk and harm your child, do not use Vancocin without first discussing with your doctor about using this drug during breast feeding.
Vancocin Dosage Information
Vancocin is available as an intravenous injection as well as a capsule. The recommended dosage for adults is 500 mg to 2 gms that is divided into three or four doses per day. Ideally, the treatment should continue for 7 to 10 days. As an intravenous injection, the recommended daily dose is 2 g divided as 500 mg every six hours or as 1 g every 12 hours. This drug is now available at North Meds as Vancocin 125 mg and 250 mg capsules. You can also place an online order for cheap Vancocin prices and save substantially on your medical bill.
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