Vancomycin Orion
Vancomycin Orion is an antibiotic that kills specific bacteria causing infections.
Form
kuiva-aine välikonsentraatiksi infuusionestettä varten, liuos
Strength
1000 mg
Active Ingredient
Vancomycin hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
For adults and adolescents (12 years and older), the typical dose is 15-20 mg per kilogram of body weight, given every 8 to 12 hours. For children (1 month to under 12 years), it's 10-15 mg per kilogram every 6 hours.
Method
This medicine is given as a slow drip (infusion) directly into a vein, taking at least 60 minutes.
Important
The maximum daily dose for adults should not be more than 2 grams.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Drop in blood pressure
- •Shortness of breath, noisy breathing
- •Rash and inflammation in the mouth, itching, hives
- •Kidney problems (found with blood tests)
- •Redness in the upper body and face, inflammation of a vein
RARE
- •Temporary or permanent hearing loss
- •Decrease in white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets; increase in certain white blood cells
- •Balance problems, ringing in the ears, dizziness
- •Inflammation of blood vessels
- •Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bowel inflammation (may be bloody)
- •Kidney inflammation and kidney failure
- •Chest and back muscle pain
- •Fever, chills
- •Sudden, severe allergic skin reaction (peeling, blisters, shedding, fever, joint pain)
- •Cardiac arrest
- •Confusion, drowsiness, weakness, swelling, fluid retention, reduced urine output
- •Rash with swelling or pain behind ears, neck, groin, under chin and armpits (swollen lymph nodes), abnormal blood and liver function tests
- •Rash with blisters and fever
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to vancomycin or teicoplanin.
- Tell your doctor if you have hearing problems or kidney issues, or if you will be on this medicine for a long time (you may need tests).
- If you get severe skin reactions like peeling skin, blisters, or mouth sores (such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome or DRESS syndrome), stop using the medicine right away and contact a doctor.
- If you have severe or long-lasting diarrhea during or after treatment, contact a doctor immediately, as it could be a sign of a serious bowel infection.
- Be careful if you are taking other medicines that can affect your kidneys or nerves (like certain antibiotics, pain relievers, or antifungals), as they can increase the risk of kidney damage.
Show 1 more warnings
- Using vancomycin with anesthetics can cause skin redness and allergic reactions in children.