Vancomycin Lyophilisate For Solution For Injection 10G Drug Medication Dosage Information
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Vancomycin: Lyophilisate for solution for injection (10g)

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What is this Medicine?

VANCOMYCIN (van koe MYE sin) is a glycopeptide antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.

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Vancomycin Hydrochloride 10g Bulk Powder for Injection (NOVAPLUS)

NDC: 004096510
  • Prescription Required
  • Not a Controlled Drug
    (CSA Schedule)
  • FDA Approved




FDA approved for the following conditions:
Bacteremia, Pneumonia, Cellulitis, Pseudomembranous Colitis, Septicemia, Bone And Joint Infections, Endocarditis, Skin And Skin Structure Infections, Infectious Arthritis, Osteomyelitis, Lower Respiratory Tract Infections, Community-acquired Pneumonia

Sometimes used for but not FDA approved for the following conditions:
Peritonitis, Vancomycin Desensitization, Meningitis, Empyema, Orthopedic Device-related Infection, Endocarditis Prophylaxis, Enterocolitis, Brain Abscess, Surgical Infection Prophylaxis, Ventriculitis, Bacterial Infection Prophylaxis

Storage Information
Reconstituted product may be stored at controlled room temperature (68 to 77 degrees F)
Vancomycin Hydrochloride 10g Bulk Powder for Injection (NOVAPLUS)
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Reported Side Effects for Vancomycin Hydrochloride 10g Bulk Powder for Injection (NOVAPLUS)

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Kidney Failure Incidence:
<7.0%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED
Low White Blood Cells Incidence:
2.0-12.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Tired Incidence:
5.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Fluid Retention Incidence:
6.0%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Infection Incidence:
8.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Fever Incidence:
9.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Upset Stomach Incidence:
17.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
*This is an approximate aggregated range of reported side effects from clinical studies performed on this drug. Your experience with this drug may be different.
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FIRST Trimester

Class C - Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR No animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

SECOND Trimester

Class C - Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR No animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

THIRD Trimester

Class C - Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR No animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

Lactation

Compatible - This drug is generally safe to take by nursing mothers.


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