Vancomin 250 mg (Capsule)
200 mg vial: ৳ 50.00 (2 x 6: ৳ 600.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 300.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Vancomycin hydrochloride |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Potentially life-threatening infections
- Severe staphylococcal infections
- Endocarditis treatment
- Infections due to staphylococci
Pharmacology
Binds tightly to D-alanyl-D-alanine portion cell wall precursor causing blockage of glycopeptide polymerisation
Dosage & Administration
- Concentrations and rates recommendations
- Usual daily dose for adults and children
- Initial dose for infants and neonates
- Dosage adjustment for impaired renal function and elderly patients
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to Vancomycin
Side Effects
- Anaphylactic reactions
- Rapid infusion effects
- Tolerance during slow infusion
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Potential foetal harm
- Monitoring blood levels
- Excretion in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Serial tests for renal function and auditory function
- Infusion method
- Injection site necrosis
- Overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms
- Superinfection observations
- Pseudomembranous colitis risks
Overdose Effects
Supportive care and maintenance of glomerular filtration
Therapeutic Class
Other antibiotic
Storage Conditions
Cool and dry place, protected from light