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Composition :

VANCOMYCIN-500MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Samarth House, 168, Bangur Nagar, Off Link Road, Near Ayappa Temple & Kallol Kali Temple, Goregaon (W), Mumbai - 400 090.
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FAQs

Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection contains Vancomycin which kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall), which is needed for them to survive.

Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection can affect the live vaccines like typhoid vaccine and decrease its effectiveness. Please consult a doctor before you start Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection if you are undergoing any vaccinations.

Diarrhoea can be a side-effect of Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection. Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is also reported during the usage of antibiotics like Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection. Therefore, when the patient has diarrhoea, undergoing an examination is advised to rule out the chances of CDAD following Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection therapy.

While using Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection, caution should be exercised for patients with a history of kidney impairment, hearing problems, newborns, and the elderly population.

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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection can be excreted into breast milk when used by a nursing mother. Please consult your doctor before taking Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

There is limited data on how Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection affects your driving ability. Please seek medical advice for more information.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection. However, it is not recommended in patients with severe liver diseases.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney problems. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection. However, it is not recommended in patients with severe kidney diseases.

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Children

Caution

Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection should be used for children only when prescribed by a doctor, depending on the child's age and body weight.

About Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection

Vantox-CP 500 mg 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.

Vantox-CP 500 mg 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.

Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer it. Common side effects of Vantox-CP 500 mg 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 Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection. Do not use Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection while getting vaccinated with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection may affect vaccines' activity. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult the doctor before starting Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent any undesired effects while using Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection. Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection should be used for children only when prescribed by a doctor, depending on the child's age and body weight.

Uses of Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection

Bacterial Infections.

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Medicinal Benefits

Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection is composed of 'Vancomycin'. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) needed to survive. Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection 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), osteomyelitis (infection of the bone), endocarditis (infection of the inner lining of the heart ), skin and soft tissue infection, surgical prophylaxis (infections during surgery) and lower respiratory tract infections.

Directions for Use

It will be injected by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection

  • Pain
  • Redness
  • Swelling at the injection site

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are allergic reactions to any medicines. Some rare cases may cause serious side effects like hearing problems (such as ringing in the ears, and hearing loss) and signs of kidney problems (such as a change in the amount of urine), please stop using the medicine in such cases and consult your doctor immediately. Do not use Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection while getting vaccinated with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection may affect vaccines' activity. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent any undesired effects while using Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection. Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection should be used for children only when prescribed by a doctor, depending on the child's age and body weight.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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VancomycinCidofovir
Critical
VancomycinEverolimus
Severe

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VancomycinCidofovir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection:
Coadministration of Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection with Cidofovir can increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection with Cidofovir is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop signs such as nausea, vomiting, loss of hunger, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm.
VancomycinEverolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection:
Coadministration of Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection with Everolimus can increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection with Everolimus can result in an interaction it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
VancomycinPiperacillin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection:
Coadministration of Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection with Piperacillin can increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection with Piperacillin may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
VancomycinIopamidol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection:
Taking Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection with Iopamidol can increase the risk of kidney damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection together with Iopamidol may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
VancomycinIoversol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection:
Taking Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection with Ioversol can increase the risk of kidney damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection together with Ioversol may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythms. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
VancomycinSirolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection:
Coadministration of Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection with Sirolimus can increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection with Sirolimus may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
VancomycinBCG vaccine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection:
Taking Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection with the BCG vaccine can decrease the effects of the BCG vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Valsartan and the BCG vaccine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
VancomycinIohexol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection:
Coadministration of Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection with Iohexol can increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection with Iohexol may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
VancomycinTeicoplanin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection:
Coadministration of Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection with Teicoplanin can increase the risk or severity of kidney and hearing problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection with Teicoplanin may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience Breathlessness, decreased blood pressure, Wheezing, or Flushing (a sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk). Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
VancomycinDiatrizoic acid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection:
Coadministration of Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection with Diatrizoic acid can increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Vantox-CP 500 mg Injection with Diatrizoic acid may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function and hearing while taking this medicine.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Taking probiotics after an antibiotic treatment reduces the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. 
  • Try taking yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, and kimchi that help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet that is easily digested by your gut bacteria. Fibre foods may also help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. 
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. 
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep. 

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