Vancomycin hameln
Vancomycin hameln is an antibiotic that kills specific bacteria causing serious infections.
Form
kuiva-aine välikonsentraatiksi infuusionestettä varten, liuos
Strength
1000 mg
Active Ingredient
Vancomycin hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Hameln Pharma GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
For adults and adolescents, the typical intravenous dose is 15-20 mg per kg of body weight, given every 8-12 hours. Doses for children are based on their weight and age.
Method
This medicine is usually given by a healthcare professional as an infusion into a vein (intravenously) over at least 60 minutes. For certain stomach infections, it can be given as a liquid you drink (orally).
Important
The maximum daily dose for adults and children over 12 years is 2 grams (2000 mg).
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Low blood pressure
- •Shortness of breath, noisy breathing
- •Skin rash, itching, hives, or inflammation in the mouth
- •Redness of the upper body and face, inflammation of a vein
- •Kidney problems (mainly detected by blood tests)
RARE
- •Temporary or permanent hearing loss
- •Changes in blood cell counts (e.g., fewer white or red blood cells, or platelets)
- •Dizziness, ringing in the ears, or loss of balance
- •Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain
- •Fever, chills, or pain in the chest or back muscles
- •Swelling, confusion, drowsiness, weakness, or decreased urine production
- •Cardiac arrest
- •Severe allergic skin reactions with peeling skin, blisters, high fever, and joint pain
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to vancomycin or similar medicines.
- Stop taking this medicine and see a doctor right away if you get severe skin rashes, blisters, or skin peeling, especially if you also have fever or flu-like symptoms.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney or hearing problems, as these may need special monitoring during treatment.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you get severe or long-lasting diarrhea during or after treatment, as this could be a sign of a serious gut infection.
- This medicine should only be given into a vein (intravenously), not into a muscle or the eyes, to avoid serious tissue damage or vision loss.