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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Active ingredient: Vancomycin
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Vancomycin uses
Antibacterial obtained from Streptomyces orientalis. It is a glycopeptide related to ristocetin that inhibits bacterial cell wall assembly and is toxic to kidneys and the inner ear.
Indication: For the treatment of serious or severe infections caused by susceptible strains of methicillin-resistant (beta-lactam-resistant) staphylococci.
vancomycin is a branched tricyclic glycosylated nonribosomal peptide produced by the fermentation of the Actinobacteria species Amycolatopsis orientalis (formerly Nocardia orientalis). It is often reserved as the "drug of last resort", used only after treatment with other antibiotics had failed. vancomycin has been shown to be active against most strains of the following microorganisms, both in vitro and in clinical infections: Listeria monocytogenes, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus pneumoniae (including penicillin-resistant strains), Streptococcus agalactiae, Actinomyces species, and Lactobacillus species. The combination of vancomycin and an aminoglycoside acts synergistically in vitro against many strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus bovis, enterococci, and the viridans group streptococci.
Vancomycin available forms, composition, doses:
| Price | |
| Injectable; Injection; Vancomycin Hydrochloride 1 g | |
| Injectable; Injection; Vancomycin Hydrochloride 10 g | |
| Injectable; Injection; Vancomycin Hydrochloride 125 mg | |
| Injectable; Injection; Vancomycin Hydrochloride 250 mg | |
| Injectable; Injection; Vancomycin Hydrochloride 5 g | |
| Injectable; Injection; Vancomycin Hydrochloride 500 mg | |
| Injectable; Injection; Vancomycin Hydrochloride 750 mg | |
| Pms-Vancomycin 1 g/vial | 61.98 USD |
| Pms-Vancomycin 500 mg/vial | 32.62 USD |
| Powder for Solution; Vancomycin Hydrochloride 1 g | |
| Powder for Solution; Vancomycin Hydrochloride 10 g | |
| Powder for Solution; Vancomycin Hydrochloride 5 g | |
| Powder for Solution; Vancomycin Hydrochloride 500 mg | |
| Tablets; Oral; Vancomycin 500 mg | |
| Vancocin HCl 125 mg capsule | 27.66 USD |
| Vancocin HCl 20 250 mg capsule Box | 1019.87 USD |
| Vancocin hcl 125 mg pulvule | 22.22 USD |
| Vancocin hcl 250 mg pulvule | 40.97 USD |
| Vancomycin 1 gm vial | 7.0 USD |
| Vancomycin 500 mg vial | 3.74 USD |
| Vancomycin hcl 1 g/200 ml bag | 0.17 USD |
| Vancomycin hcl 750 mg vial | 5.72 USD |
| Vancomycin hcl powder | 85.68 USD |
| Vancomycin-ns 1.25 g/150 ml | 0.21 USD |
| Vancomycin-ns 1.5 g/150 ml | 0.24 USD |
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References
- "VANCOMYCIN". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "VANCOMYCIN". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0051... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "6Q205EH1VU: The UNique Ingredient Identifier (UNII) is an alphanumeric substance identifier from the joint FDA/USP Substance Registration System (SRS).". https://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/Dat... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Vancomycin?Depending on the reaction of the Vancomycin after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Vancomycin not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Vancomycin addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Vancomycin, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Vancomycin consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
One visitor reported useful
How is the drug Vancomycin useful in reducing or relieving the symptoms? How useful is it?According to the survey conducted by the website sdrugs.com, there are variable results and below are the percentages of the users that say the medicine is useful to them and that say it is not helping them much. It is not ideal to continue taking the medication if you feel it is not helping you much. Contact your healthcare provider to check if there is a need to change the medicine or if there is a need to re-evaluate your condition. The usefulness of the medicine may vary from patient to patient, depending on the other diseases he is suffering from and slightly depends on the brand name.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Not useful | 1 | 100.0% | |
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No survey data has been collected yetTwo visitors reported doses
What is the dose of Vancomycin drug you are taking?According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 6-10mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-10mg | 1 | 50.0% | |
| 1-5mg | 1 | 50.0% | |
Visitor reported time for results
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| Visitors | % | ||
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| 30-45 | 1 | 50.0% | |
| > 60 | 1 | 50.0% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology