Vancosa 0.5gm Injection
Vancosa 500 MG Description
Vancosa Injection is an antibiotic medicine that contains vancomycin as its active component. It is used for the treatment of severe bacterial infections associated with the lower respiratory tract (
e.g. pneumonia), skin and bones, infections of the valves or lining of the heart, including septicemia (blood poisoning by bacteria) caused by bacteria staphylococci. Vancosa Injection is not to be used in viral infections like flu, cold, etc. It will be given to you in a hospital or clinic by a doctor or nurse as an injection. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history, before starting this medicine.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹227.29 |
You Save | ₹40.11 (15% on MRP) |
Contains | Vancomycin(500.0 Mg) |
Uses | Bacterial infections |
Side effects | Pain and swelling at injection site, drop in blood pressure |
Therapy | ANTIBIOTIC |
Uses of Vancosa 500 MG
- Vancosa Injection is effective against bacterial infections of bones, lung infections, skin and muscle (soft tissue) infections and infections of the valves or lining of the heart.
- It is also used in the treatment of enterocolitis (swelling in the lining of the small and large intestine) and bacterial septicemia (infection of the blood caused by bacteria).
Contraindications of Vancosa 500 MG
- If you are allergic to vancomycin or any other ingredient of this injection.
- If you have a history of adverse effects after this medicine.
Side effects of Vancosa 500 MG
- Drop in blood pressure
- Swelling in veins
- Shortness of breath
- Breathing with wheezing sound
- Itching
- Redness
- Rashes
Precautions and Warnings of Vancosa 500 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have kidney or liver problems.
- If you have difficulty in hearing or have a history of deafness treated with excessive doses, you are more prone to transient or permanent hearing loss. To prevent this risk, the doctor recommends periodic blood and hearing function tests....
- You are elderly, over 65 years old.
- You are allergic to any other medicine.
Mode of Action of Vancosa 500 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Vancosa 500 MG
- Vancosa Injection will be given in the hospital by your doctor or nurse as an injection.
- Do not self-inject this medicine.
Interactions of Vancosa 500 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Vancosa Injection may interact with other medicines. Discuss with your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbal preparations you are taking.
- In particular, if you are taking any other antibiotic medicines like kanamycin, amikacin, anti-tuberculosis medicines like viomycin, anti-fungal medicines, anti-cancer medicines, muscle relaxants, etc....
Storage and disposal of Vancosa 500 MG
- Store Vancosa Injection at room temperature. Do not freeze it.
- Protect it from direct sunlight.
- Keep it out of the reach of children.
Dosage of Vancosa 500 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
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Nancy Dixit
B. Pharm, M. Pharm
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Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
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