VANCOTROY 500MG INJECTION

VANCOTROY 500MG INJECTION belongs to a class of antibiotics called glycopeptide, primarily used to treat severe bacterial infections in hospitalised patients. It is effective against bacterial infections like ulcerative colitis (chronic inflammation of the colon), bacterial septicemia (infection of the blood caused by bacteria), and osteomyelitis (infection of the bone). Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness.

VANCOTROY 500MG INJECTION is composed of 'Vancomycin'. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall), which is needed for them to survive.

VANCOTROY 500MG INJECTION will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer it. Common side effects of VANCOTROY 500MG INJECTION are application site reactions like pain, redness, and swelling. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Let your doctor know if you have liver/kidney diseases, hearing problems, and stomach/intestinal disorders before starting VANCOTROY 500MG INJECTION. Do not use VANCOTROY 500MG INJECTION while getting vaccinated with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since VANCOTROY 500MG INJECTION may affect vaccines' activity. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult the doctor before starting VANCOTROY 500MG INJECTION. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent any undesired effects while using VANCOTROY 500MG INJECTION. VANCOTROY 500MG INJECTION should be used for children only when prescribed by a doctor, depending on the child's age and body weight.

VANCOTROY 500MG INJECTION is composed of 'Vancomycin'. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) needed to survive. VANCOTROY 500MG INJECTION used to treat severe bacterial infections in hospitalised patients. It is effective against bacterial infections like ulcerative colitis (chronic inflammation of the colon), bacterial septicemia (infection of the blood caused by bacteria), osteomyelitis (infection of the bone), endocarditis (infection of the inner lining of the heart ), skin and soft tissue infection, surgical prophylaxis (infections during surgery) and lower respiratory tract infections.

• Pain
• Redness
• Swelling at the injection site

Let your doctor know if you are allergic reactions to any medicines. Some rare cases may cause serious side effects like hearing problems (such as ringing in the ears, and hearing loss) and signs of kidney problems (such as a change in the amount of urine), please stop using the medicine in such cases and consult your doctor immediately. Do not use VANCOTROY 500MG INJECTION while getting vaccinated with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since VANCOTROY 500MG INJECTION may affect vaccines' activity. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking VANCOTROY 500MG INJECTION. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent any undesired effects while using VANCOTROY 500MG INJECTION. VANCOTROY 500MG INJECTION should be used for children only when prescribed by a doctor, depending on the child's age and body weight.

Drug-Drug Interaction: VANCOTROY 500MG INJECTION may interact with antibiotics (amikacin, gentamicin, bacitracin),  blood thinner (enoxaparin, warfarin), diuretics  (furosemide), anti-diabetics (metformin, insulin-glargine), vaccines (cholera vaccine, typhoid vaccine), oestrogen (ethinylestradiol), pain killers (ketorolac), and antacids (pantoprazole).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid fatty foods, alcohol, and caffeine with VANCOTROY 500MG INJECTION. 

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have colitis, ototoxicity/hearing problems, kidney dysfunction, neutropenia (abnormally low count of a type of white blood cell (neutrophils), and gastrointestinal inflammation.

• CHOLERA VACCINE
• TYPHOID VACCINE
• AMIKACIN
• GENTAMICIN
• BACITRACIN
• ENOXAPARIN
• WARFARIN
• FUROSEMIDE
• INSULIN GLARGINE
• METFORMIN
• ETHINYLESTRADIOL
• KETOROLAC
• PANTOPRAZOLE

• Taking probiotics after an antibiotic treatment reduces the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. 
• Try taking yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, and kimchi that help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
• Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet that is easily digested by your gut bacteria. Fibre foods may also help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. 
• Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. 
• Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep. 

Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function and hearing while taking this medicine.

Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria occur in three basic shapes: spherical, rod and spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have a thick cell wall) or gram-negative (do not have a cell wall). Some common symptoms of a bacterial infection include cough, fever, shortness of breath, chills, muscle pain, fatigue, and tiredness. Untreated bacterial infections may lead to serious life-threatening conditions like sepsis.