Medicine : Vincogram (500mg)
| Name: | Vincogram (500mg) |
| Type: | Injection |
| Manufacturer: | Pfizer Limited |
| Generic Use: | Vancomycin |
| Composition: | Vancomycin(500 Mg�) |
| Substitutes: | vincogram (500mg) |
Generic ( Vancomycin )
| Typical use Of Vancomycin : | Acute Leukemia, Bacteremia, Brain Abscesses, Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia, Colitis, Constipation And Bowel Evacuation, Endocarditis, Endocarditis Prophylaxis, Endocarditis Treatment, Meningitis, Peritonitis, Persistant Neutropenia In Advanced Hiv Infection. |
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| Mechanism of action of Vancomycin : | Vancomycin Prevents Incorporation Of N-acetylmuramic Acid (NAM)- And N-acetylglucosamine (NAG)-peptide Subunits From Being Incorporated Into The Peptidoglycan Matrix; Which Forms The Major Structural Component Of Gram-positive Cell Walls. The Large Hydrophilic Molecule Is Able To Form Hydrogen Bond Interactions With The Terminal D-alanyl-D-alanine Moieties Of The NAM/NAG-peptides. This Binding Of Vancomycin To The D-Ala-D-Ala Prevents The Incorporation Of The NAM/NAG-peptide Subunits Into The Peptidoglycan Matrix And Alters Bacterial-cell-membrane Permeability And RNA Synthesis. |
| Drug Interaction of Vancomycin : | Vancomycin Is Known To Interact With Other Drugs Like Amphotericin B, Cyclosporin A, Gentamicin, Metformin (HCl), Netilmicin (Sulphate), Oxaliplatin, Streptomycin, Tobramycin. Always Consult Your Physician For The Change Of Dose Regimen Or An Alternative Drug Of Choice That May Strictly Be Required. |
| Side effects of Vancomycin : | Nephrotoxicity, Renal Damage, Uremia, Hematuria, Proteinuria, Fever, Redness, Hypotension, Flushing, Urticarial Skin Rash, Eosinophilia, Red Man Syndrome. |
INTERACTIONS OF VANCOMYCIN
How Vancomycin will impact on Pregnancy ?Studies In Animals Have Shown Risk To Fetus, However There Are No Sufficient Studies In Humans. This Drug May Be Used In Pregnant Women If Benefit Outweighs The Risk. Patients Should Follow The Advice Of The Doctor Regarding Its Use. |
How Vancomycin will impact during lactation(breastfeeding) ?Contraindicated: The Drug Should Not Be Used By Breastfeeding Women, As Evidences From Studies Have Shown That There Is A High Risk Of Causing Significant Damage To Infants. |
Medicine & Alcohol use and effect of VancomycinNo Studies Found |