Vanconom-CP 500mg Injection
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Vanconom-CP 500mg Injection is an antibiotic used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections in hospitalized patients. It is effective against infections of the respiratory tract (e.g. pneumonia), urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, heart, blood, and others.
Vanconom-CP 500mg Injection is used to treat bacterial (germ) infections that affect various parts of the body normally leading to painful swelling and redness of the affected part causing varied problems
Vanconom-CP 500mg Injection is used to treat bacterial (germ) infections that affect various parts of the body normally leading to painful swelling and redness of the affected part causing varied problems
Uses of Vanconom-CP Injection
- Severe bacterial infections
Benefits of Vanconom-CP Injection
In Severe bacterial infections
Vanconom-CP 500mg Injection works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of the lungs (pneumonia) and urinary tract. It is given by a doctor or nurse into a vein and should not be self-administered. Vanconom-CP 500mg Injection usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
Side effects of Vanconom-CP Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youโre worried about them
Common side effects of Vanconom-CP
- Breathlessness
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Abdominal pain
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Phlebitis
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Flatulence
- Hearing loss
- Renal toxicity
- Headache
- Fever
- Peripheral edema
- Fatigue
- Urinary tract infection
- Back pain
- Red man syndrome
How to use Vanconom-CP Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Vanconom-CP 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Vanconom-CP 500mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Vanconom-CP 500mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Vanconom-CP 500mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Vanconom-CP 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vanconom-CP 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test and some blood tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test and some blood tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Vanconom-CP 500mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Vanconom-CP Injection?
If you miss a dose of Vanconom-CP 500mg Injection, consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Youย have been prescribed Vanconom-CP 500mg Injection to treat serious bacterial infections of the heart, blood, bones, and soft tissues.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- It should be taken slowly via a drip. Fast infusion can lead to reactions such as low blood pressure, wheezing, shortness of breath or itching.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function and your hearing while you are taking this medicine.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to check the level of this medicine in your blood.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Glycopeptides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Glycopeptides
Patient concerns
FAQs
How long does Vanconom-CP 500mg Injection take to work?
Usually, Vanconom-CP 500mg Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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- Chambers HF, Deck DH. Beta-Lactam and Other Cell Wall- & Membrane-Active Antibiotics. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 786-87.
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Marketer details
Name: Medizia Biotech
Address: SCO-122, SECTOR-17, HUDA Jagadhri, Dist-Yamunanagar (HR)
Country of origin: India
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โน322
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