Vanogut 125 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 35.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 700.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 350.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Vancomycin hydrochloride
Company Navana pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Vanogut 250 mg capsule

Indications

  • Potentially life-threatening infections
  • Severe staphylococcal infections
  • Endocarditis therapy
  • Prophylaxis against endocarditis
  • Infections due to staphylococci

Pharmacology

  • Binds tightly to D-alanyl-D-alanine portion cell wall precursor
  • Inhibition of cell wall synthesis
  • Damage to the cytoplasmic membrane

Dosage & Administration

  • Concentration recommendations for adults
  • Dosage for patients with normal renal function
  • Dosage for patients with impaired renal function
  • Dosage for elderly patients
  • Dosage adjustment based on creatinine clearance
  • Recommended method of administration
  • Oral dosage for antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to Vancomycin

Side Effects

  • Anaphylactic reactions
  • Hypotension
  • Wheezing
  • Flushing of upper body
  • Pain and muscle spasm

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Potential for causing fetal harm
  • Excretion in human milk
  • Caution in nursing women

Precautions & Warnings

  • Serial tests of auditory function
  • Periodic hematological studies
  • Urine analysis
  • Renal function tests
  • Injection site necrosis
  • Intravenous infusion required
  • Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms

Overdose Effects

  • Supportive care advised
  • Poor removal by dialysis
  • Limited benefit of haemoperfusion

Therapeutic Class

  • Other antibiotic

Storage Conditions

  • Cool and dry storage
  • Protection from light
  • Keep out of reach of children

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