Vancotroy Injection

By TROIKAA PHARMACEUTICALS LTD

1 Powder For Infusion(s) in Injection

₹223.44

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₹294.00

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Description

Vancotroy Powder For Infusion 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 respira

tory 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. Vancotroy Powder For Infusion 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	₹223.44
You Save	₹70.56 (24% on MRP)
Contains	Vancomycin(500.0 Mg)
Uses	Bacterial infections
Side effects	Pain and swelling at injection site, drop in blood pressure
Therapy	ANTIBIOTIC

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Uses

Contraindications

Side effects

Precautions and Warnings

Uses of Vancotroy 500 MG

Vancotroy Powder For Infusion 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 Vancotroy 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 Vancotroy 500 MG

Drop in blood pressure
Swelling in veins
Shortness of breath
Breathing with wheezing sound
Itching
Redness
Rashes

Precautions and Warnings of Vancotroy 500 MG

Pregnancy

Can I take Vancotroy Injection during pregnancy?

Vancotroy Powder For Infusion is given during pregnancy only if your doctor strictly considers it essential. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant while he prescribes you this medicine.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Vancotroy Injection while breastfeeding?

The components of Vancotroy Powder For Infusion pass into breast milk. The doctor will prescribe this medicine only if clearly needed. Your doctor may suggest you to either stop breastfeeding or discontinue the medicine.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Vancotroy Injection?

Vancotroy Powder For Infusion does not affect your ability to drive or to use machinery.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Vancotroy Injection?

There is no known interaction between alcohol and Vancotroy Powder For Infusion. However, long term use of alcohol weakens your immune system and body's response to pathogens and infections. Consult the doctor for more information if you drink too often.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

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 per...
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You are elderly, over 65 years old.
You are allergic to any other medicine.

Mode of Action of Vancotroy 500 MG

How Does It Work?

Vancotroy Powder For Infusion kills bacteria by inhibiting bacterial DNA synthesis and preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive, w...

Directions for Use of Vancotroy 500 MG

Vancotroy Powder For Infusion will be given in the hospital by your doctor or nurse as an injection.
Do not self-inject this medicine.

Interactions of Vancotroy 500 MG

Interactions with other medicines

Vancotroy Powder For Infusion 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...
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Storage and disposal of Vancotroy 500 MG

Store Vancotroy Powder For Infusion at room temperature. Do not freeze it.
Protect it from direct sunlight.
Keep it out of the reach of children.

Dosage of Vancotroy 500 MG

Overdose

Vancotroy Powder For Infusion will be given by your doctor or nurse. Therefore it is less likely to give you more or less of this medicine. However, tell your doctor or nurse immediately if you have a...

Missed a Dose

You will be monitored by your doctor or nurse on when the medicine should be given to you. It is unlikely that the dose will be missed. However, if you think your doctor or nurse might have missed a d...

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Nancy Dixit

B. Pharm, M. Pharm

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is Vancotroy Powder For Infusion antibiotic medicine?

A: Yes, Vancotroy Powder For Infusion is an antibiotic medicine. It contains vancomycin as its active ingredient that belongs to the glycopeptide group of antibiotics.

Q: What is the dose of Vancotroy Powder For Infusion?

A: The doctor will decide the specific dose for a specific duration depending upon the severity of the condition. Do not self-inject.

Q: What is the action of Vancotroy Powder For Infusion?

A: Vancotroy Powder For Infusion is an antibiotic medicine. It works by inhibiting the growth of the bacteria causing the infection by preventing bacterial cell wall formation. It is not effective against infections caused by viruses.

Q: What is the use of Vancotroy Powder For Infusion?

A: Vancotroy Powder For Infusion is used for the infections of the bones, lung infections, skin and muscle (soft tissue) infections and infections of the valves or lining of the heart. It can also be used before some types of surgery to prevent possible infections of the lining of the heart.

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Last Updated on: 20 Aug 2024 | 06:00 PM (IST)

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