Drug Index
Vancomycin
Therapies & Conditions: Indicated for use in adult and pediatric patients (1 month and older) for the treatment of:
- Septicemia
- Infective Endocarditis
- Skin and Skin Structure Infections
- Bone Infections
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Vancomycin Injection and other antibacterial drugs, Vancomycin Injection should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria.
Administration: The desired intravenous dose should be administered slowly over at least 60 minutes; administration frequency ranges from every 8 to 24 hours and should be adjusted based on renal function, age, and serum trough concentrations.
Method: Intravenous use only. Do Not administer orally.
Side Effects: The common adverse reactions, also known as side effects, are anaphylaxis, “red man syndrome”, acute
kidney injury, hearing loss, neutropenia.
To report suspected adverse reactions, contact Xellia Pharmaceuticals USA, LLC at 833.295.6953 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
For more detailed information on Vancomycin, please visit FDA.gov
Prescribed Vancomycin?
常见问题
- 什么是输液疗法？
Infusion therapy involves the administration of medication through a needle or catheter. It is usually prescribed when a patient’s condition cannot be treated with oral medication. Read more about infusion therapy treatments.
- Is home infusion therapy safe?
Home and alternate site infusion therapy is a proven, safe and effective alternative to hospital inpatient care.[*]Bhole, M. V., Burton, J., & Chapel, H. M. (2008). Self-infusion programmes for immunoglobulin replacement at home: Feasibility, safety and efficacy. Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America,28(4), 821-832. [*]Souayah, N., Hasan, A., Khan, H., et al. (2011). The safety profile of home infusion of intravenous immunoglobulin in patients with neuroimmunologic disorders.Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disease, 12(suppl 4), S1-10. For most people, receiving treatment at home or in an alternate treatment setting, like an infusion suite, is preferable to hospital inpatient care. It can provide comfort and convenience for patients and offers less interruption to their daily activities. It can also be a cost-effective alternative to expensive hospital stays.[*]Home infusion therapy: Differences between Medicare and private insurers’ coverage. (2010, June). United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Requesters. Accessed July 23, 2012: http://www.gao.gov/assets/310/305261.pdf. [*]Einodshofer, M. (2012). A plan for medical specialty medications – increase member access, affordability and outcomes while decreasing plan costs. Presented at: 2012 Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute Annual Drug Benefit Conference; 2012 Feb. 22-24; Scottsdale, Ariz.
- 我能否在旅行时接受输液疗法？
Option Care Health 为在输液治疗时旅行、工作、指导棒球训练、打篮球以及做几乎任何您能想到的事情的患者提供定时护理。我们先进的输液装置很轻便，只需一个背包、手提包，甚至装在口袋中即可运输。当您在美国范围内因公出差或外出游玩时，我们遍及全美各地的护士和药房网络可以满足您的所有输液治疗需求。阅读关于在旅行时接受输液治疗的更多内容。