Vinjec 500mg injection

Product Information

Product Name

Vinjec 500mg injection

Product Description

Brand

Bosch

Prescription

Required

Uses

Bacterial infections, Other Anti-Infective Preps

Composition

Vinjec 500mg injection is composed of Vancomycin (500mg)

Pack Size

1 vial injection

Introduction

Vancomycin is a bactericidal antibiotic used alone or in conjunction with other medicines to treat infections of the colon, heart, blood, and bone. This medicine's rapid intravenous administration may reduce blood pressure. This antibiotic only addresses bacterial illnesses. It is ineffective against viral infections (like flu,

common cold).

How To Use

Vancomycin is often administered through vein injection as instructed by your doctor.

Each dosage should be administered gently over a period of at least one hour.

The duration and amount of your treatment are determined by your health condition, weight, and reaction to treatment.

If you are administering this Vancomycin

at home, make sure you understand all preparation and administration instructions from your doctor.

Expert Advice

If you're going to use Vancomycin at home, make sure you understand all of the preparations and dosage instructions from your doctor.

Before usage, visually inspect Vancomycin for particles or any

discoloration. If either of these conditions exists, avoid

using it.

Learn how to appropriately store and dispose off

medical supplies.

Keep Vancomycin out of children’s and pets’ reach.

Do not use Vancomycin after its expiry date has passed

Primary Uses

Bacterial infection

Indications

Endocarditis, an inflammation of heart's inner lining

caused by Staphylococcus

species and Streptococcus species, is treated with Vancomycin.

Vancomycin is used to treat bone infections , such as osteomyelitis caused by Streptococci and Staphylococci species.

Vancomycin is used to treat septicemia, a blood infection caused by Streptococci

pyogenes and Staphylococcus.

Infection of the Lower Respiratory Tract

Infection of the skin and soft tissue

Side Effects

Patients using this medication may at times experience drowsiness and impaired reactions. If you experience any of these symptoms for a long period of time, consult your doctor immediately.

Warnings

Pregnancy

Vancomycin

should only be used when absolutely necessary during pregnancy. Pregnant females should consult their

doctors

about the risks and advantages of Vancomycin .

Lactation

Vancomycin

is excreted in breast milk. Before breast-feeding, nursing mothers should consult

their doctors.

Driving

Vancomycin

may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Avoid

driving or

anything else that requires concentration until you are sure you can do it properly.

Liver

People having liver diseases should use Vancomycin

with caution. Consult your doctor before taking Vancomycin .

Kidney

People having kidney diseases should use Vancomycin

with caution. Consult your doctor before taking Vancomycin .

Alcohol

It is not suggested to drink alcohol while taking Vancomycin

since it can exacerbate adverse effects like

dizziness.

Precautions

Consult your doctor if you are hypersensitive to Vancomycin or if you have other Allergies/hypersensitivities

before taking it. Inactive components in this medicine may result in serious allergies

or other complications. For

more information, consult your doctor. Inform your doctor about your medical history, particularly if you have

renal difficulties, hearing problems, or intestinal/stomach

problems before using Vancomycin .

Vancomycin may impair the effectiveness of live bacterial vaccinations (such as typhoid vaccine). Before

receiving any vaccinations or immunizations, inform your doctor that you are taking vancomycin. Inform your

doctor or dentist about all of the products you consume before undergoing surgery (such as

all

prescription

and

nonprescription medicines, and herbal products). Children could be at higher increased risk of serious

infusion responses when Vancomycin

is injected too rapidly. While taking Vancomycin , older persons may be

more prone to renal and hearing problems.

Contraindications

Patients who have a known hypersensitivity to Vancomycin or any of the other inactive components in this medicine should not take it.

FAQS

In what conditions is this medicine advised?

It is advised in severe infections, specifically those involving heart, bones, and blood.

What happens on the abrupt withdrawal of the medicine?

This makes the infection more tolerant against the medicine and much harder to fight against in case of a relapse.

Can it be used as alternate to penicillin?

Yes, it can be, but only when a doctor advises so.

How long before vancomycin starts to show results?

Soon after the consumption, the medicine starts to work. But it may take few weeks before the entire condition is resolved, hence an abrupt withdrawal is strictly not advised.

Am I safe to continue with my daily activities while using this medicine?

Yes, you are.