CP Van 1gm Injection belongs to a class of antibiotics called glycopeptide, primarily used to treat severe bacterial infections in hospitalised patients. It is effective against bacterial infections like ulcerative colitis (chronic inflammation of the colon), bacterial septicemia (infection of the blood caused by bacteria), and osteomyelitis (infection of the bone). Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness.
CP Van 1gm Injection is composed of 'Vancomycin'. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall), which is needed for them to survive.
CP Van 1gm Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer it. Common side effects of CP Van 1gm Injection are application site reactions like pain, redness, and swelling. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
Let your doctor know if you have liver/kidney diseases, hearing problems, and stomach/intestinal disorders before starting CP Van 1gm Injection. Do not use CP Van 1gm Injection while getting vaccinated with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since CP Van 1gm Injection may affect vaccines' activity. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult the doctor before starting CP Van 1gm Injection. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent any undesired effects while using CP Van 1gm Injection. CP Van 1gm Injection should be used for children only when prescribed by a doctor, depending on the child's age and body weight.