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 |
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