Vancogen 500mg Injection

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Composition FOR Vancogen 500mg Injection

Vancomycin(500mg)

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No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Vancogen 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Vancogen 500mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Vancogen 500mg Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Vancogen 500mg Injection

Vancomycin(500mg)

Vancogen injection uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections. It treats infections of skin & soft tissues, blood, heart, bones and lungs (pneumonia).

How vancogen injection works

Vancogen 500mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

Common side effects of vancogen injection

Renal injury, Breathlessness, Vomiting, Nausea, Decreased potassium level in blood, Abdominal pain, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Ringing in ear, Phlebitis, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Flatulence, Hearing loss, Renal toxicity, Hypersensitivity, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Headache, Fever, Peripheral edema, Fatigue, Urinary tract infection, Back pain, Red man syndrome

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Expert advice FOR Vancogen Injection

  • You  have been prescribed Vancomycin 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.

Frequently asked questions FOR Vancogen 500mg Injection

Vancomycin

Q. How long does Vancogen 500mg Injection take to work?
Usually, Vancogen 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.

Content on this page was last updated on 21 January, 2026, by Dr. Rajeev Sharma (MBA, MBBS)