Vanlid 250mg Injection

Vanlid 250mg Injection contains Vancomycin 250mg used to treat severe bacterial infections caused by gram-positive bacteria such as Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea, Enterocolitis, Endocarditis, Bone and joint infections, Skin and skin structure infections, Bacterial septicemia, and Surgical prophylaxis and it also used to treat bloody diarrhea which rarely occurs after the overuse of antibiotics. It is used to treat serious bacterial infections where other antibiotic includes penicillins and cephalosporins are not able to treat bacterial infections. Mainly this bacterial infection targets the lungs, skin and skin structures, bone and joints, heart, blood.  Vancomycin is an antibiotic that produces its action by inhibiting the growth of bacteria (Clostridium difficile) which is responsible for the infection. This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms that occur due to viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections.

It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as bacterial infections such as Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea, Enterocolitis, Endocarditis, Bone and joint infections, Skin and skin structure infections, Bacterial septicemia, and Surgical prophylaxis

Bacterial infections

Bacterial infection occurs when bacteria enter your body and start multiplying which may cause tissue damage and make you sick. Mostly it is caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus organisms. The bacterial diseases are cholera, bacterial meningitis, tetanus, gonorrhea, pneumonia, and syphilis. Symptoms include fever, chills, and sweats, inflamed lymph nodes, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain

Clostridium difficile associated colitis

Infection to the intestine caused by clostridium difficile bacteria leads to developing watery diarrhea, severe abdominal pain, loss of appetite, fever, dehydration, etc. This medicine is used to treat this bacterial infection.

Enterocolitis

Infection and inflammation to the inner linings of the small intestine and colon caused by staphylococcus aureus bacteria are called Enterocolitis. This medicine is used to treat this bacterial infection.

Endocarditis

Infection in the inner lining of the heart. It usually occurs when the bacteria enter your bloodstream by destroying your immune system. Symptoms include muscle pain, fatigue, fever, chills, night sweats, shortness of breath, heart murmur, and swelling.

Bone and joint infections

It is an accumulation of fluid surrounded by inflamed tissue which is present inside your bellies such as peritonitis, pancreatitis, diverticulitis, cholecystitis, and cholangitis. It is caused by Enterobacteriaceae, Enterococci, and Bacteroides fragilis. Symptoms include lack of appetite, belly pain, fever, change in bowel movements, and rectal tenderness.

Skin and skin structure infections

Infections such as cellulitis, folliculitis, wound infection, ulcers and cutaneous abscess caused by gram-positive bacteria are related to skin and skin structure infections, treated by this medicine.

Bacterial septicemia

Infection of the blood caused by bacteria leads to increased toxins in the bloodstream passes to the entire body develops organ damage. It occurs due to urinary tract infections, lung infections, kidney infections, and infection in the abdominal area. Symptoms include irregular heartbeat, fever, chills, breathing fast, reduces urine volume, red dots, and shock.

Surgical prophylaxis

This medicine is used to treat the prophylaxis of surgical infections in case of contamination after surgery.

The Vanlid 250mg Injection is prescribed in the following indications as Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea, Enterocolitis, Endocarditis, Bone and joint infections, Skin and skin structure infections, Bacterial septicemia, and Surgical prophylaxis

Vanlid 250mg Injection containing Vancomycin 250mg is a glycopeptides antibiotic that produces its action by eradicating the bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to perform the vital functions. And also prevents the spreading of infections without making them resistant to further treatment.

Vanlid 250mg Injection containing Vancomycin 250mg is a glycopeptides antibiotic that produces its action by eradicating the bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to perform the vital functions. And also prevents the spreading of infections without making them resistant to further treatment.

• Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Vancomycin
• It is contraindicated to use this medicine in patients who are having impaired renal function

• Abdominal pain
• Hypokalemia
• Diarrhea
• Pyrexia
• Flatulence
• Urinary tract infection
• Peripheral edema
• Back pain
• Fatigue
• Nephrotoxicity

• Can the use of a Vanlid 250mg Injection cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of this medicine can cause diarrhea because the use of antibiotics kills the harmful bacteria and it also affects the good bacteria in your bacteria. Kindly inform your doctor if you have experienced severe diarrhea

• What if I do not get better after using the Vanlid 250mg Injection?

If you do not feel better after completing the full course of treatment kindly inform your doctor.

• Is the Vanlid 250mg Injection is effective?

Yes, it is considered effective when you have taken the medication as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor. If you stop the medicine without completing the course of treatment it may worsen the conditions

Alcohol

The use of alcohol does not cause any side effects while you are receiving this medication. Kindly consult with your doctor

Driving or operating machinery

It is considered safe to drive while you are receiving this medicine it does not affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Pregnancy

The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during pregnancy because it may produce any harmful effects on the fetus. Kindly consult with your doctor

Breast Feeding

The use of this medicine is considered safe during breastfeeding because it does not excrete via breast milk. Kindly consult with your doctor

Kidney Problem

The medicine should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Liver Disease

Limited information is available regarding the use of this medicine in patients who are having hepatic impairment. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Vanlid 250mg Injection comes in an intravenous form and shakes well before use. It is injected by a health care professional in doctor clinics, hospitals. Use the injection as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine when you feel better kindly consult together with your doctor.

It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the drug is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.

It is considered unsafe to use this medicine in children who are below 1 month. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Vanlid 250mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.

• Use this medicine for the high-risk patients as prophylaxis for endocarditis
• The use of this medicine may increase the risk of developing Ototoxicity and neutropenia
• At long-term, the use of this medicine may cause bacterial superinfection
• Therapy should be administered with caution in patients who are having renal impairment
• During cataract surgery, the intracameral or intravitreal use of this medicine may cause hemorrhagic occlusive retinal vasculitis includes loss of vision.
• Systemic exposure may result in acute kidney injury and interstitial nephritis
• IV administration may result in flushing, pruritus, hypotension, erythema, and urticaria

               Antibiotic resistance

• Finish the complete course of antibiotics even if you feel better. Otherwise, it will lead to Antibiotic resistance (the bacteria may be resistant to antibiotics).

• You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
• You are not responding to the treatment
• You have experienced any allergic reaction like rashes and itching
• You are using any concomitant medication

Vancomycin 250mg is a glycopeptides antibiotic that produces its action by eradicating bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to perform vital functions. And also prevents the spreading of infections without making them resistant to further treatment.

Drug-Drug Interaction

BCG vaccine live

The use of this drug is contraindicated because the use of medicine decreases the effect of the BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism

Bacitracin

Use alternative drug because the combination of this drug may increase the risk for developing nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity

Dichlorphenamide

Therapy should be administered with caution because the combination of this drug may decrease the serum potassium level.

Digoxin

Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of vancomycin will increase the effect of digoxin by altering the intestinal flora.

Estradiol

Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of vancomycin decreases the effect of estradiol by altering the intestinal flora and it also lowers the risk of contraceptive failure.

Piperacillin

Kindly monitor the kidney function because the use of piperacillin increases the toxicity of vancomycin by unspecified interaction mechanism.

Drug-Food Interaction

It is not clear that the use of this medicine may interact with the food. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Drug-Disease Interaction

Colitis

This medicine kills the good helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. This drug should be used caution in patients with gastrointestinal disease, especially colitis (swelling of the colon inner lining). It leads to worsening the patient’s health condition.

Ototoxicity

Therapy should be administered with caution because the intravenous use of vancomycin may damage the eighth cranial nerve and lead to hearing loss.

Renal dysfunction

Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with renal impairment because it may increase the risk of developing nephrotoxicity that occurs due to the accumulation of the drug.

Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.

Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).

 

• Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
• Protect from light and heat.
• Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
• Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.

Vanlid 250mg Injection contains Vancomycin 250mg used to treat severe bacterial infections caused by gram-positive bacteria such as Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea, Enterocolitis, Endocarditis, Bone and joint infections, Skin and skin structure infections, Bacterial septicemia, and Surgical prophylaxis and it also used to treat bloody diarrhea which rarely occurs after the overuse of antibiotics.

Vancomycin 250mg is a glycoside antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections caused by gram-positive bacteria. It is used to treat serious bacterial infections where other antibiotics include penicillins and cephalosporins are not able to treat bacterial infections.

This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms. And not treat viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial and parasitic infections.

This medicine is contraindicated to allergic symptoms such as skin rashes, hives, swelling, breathing difficulty, itching, increased heart rate, and low blood pressure.