Vancomycin - van-koe-MYE-sin belongs to the family of medication called antibiotics. Antibiotics are medication using in the treat of infections causing by bacteria. They work by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. Vancomycin will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
Vancomycin is using to treat infections in many various parts of the body. It is sometimes given with other antibiotics. Vancomycin also is using in diseaseds with heart valve disease - rheumatic fever or prosthetic - artificial heart valves who are allergic to penicillin. Under certain circumstances, this drug also may be using to prevent endocarditis - inflammation of the lining of the heart in these diseaseds who are having dental work done or surgery on the upper respiratory tract - for example, nose or throat. Vancomycin also may be using for other conditions as determined by your family doctor.
Vancomycin given by injection is using mainly for serious infections for which other medication may not work. However, this drug may cause some serious side effects, including damage to your hearing and kidneys. These side effects may be more likely to occur in elderly diseaseds. You and your family doctor must talk about the good this drug will do as well as the chance associated with receiving it.
Vancomycin is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
Generic name product may be available in the USA and Canada.