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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Vancomycin  Vancomycin has 3 Side Effects total
0 are Life Threatening
3 Occur Most Frequently
Uses of Vancomycin |
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Vancomycin is an antibiotic used to treat a severe intestinal condition known as Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea. This condition usually occurs after the use of another antibiotic, which allows the growth of resistant bacteria in the intestines, leading to severe diarrhea. When vancomycin is given by mouth, it is not absorbed by the body but remains in the intestines, allowing it to stop the growth of the bacteria responsible for this form of colitis.
This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections of the intestines. It will not work for other bacterial infections or viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
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Vancomycin has 0 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects |
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Vancomycin has 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects |
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| | Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Vancomycin Taste Problems - Dysgeusia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Vancomycin Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Vancomycin |
Vancomycin Drug-Drug Interactions |
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| | Vancomycin has interactions of severe seriousness with 4 drug(s):
Vancomycin has interactions of serious seriousness with 7 drug(s).
Vancomycin has interactions of moderate seriousness with 67 drug(s).
Vancomycin has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).
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Vancomycin has 1 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Vancomycin.
Vancomycin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)
Contraindication Warnings 
Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Vancomycin. |
Vancomycin has 9 related brands and strengths: |
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| | Vancocin 125 Mg Cap
Vancocin 250 Mg Cap
Vancomycin 1,000 Mg Iv Solution
Vancomycin 10 Gram Iv Solution
Vancomycin 125 Mg Cap
Vancomycin 250 Mg Cap
Vancomycin 5 Gram Iv Solution
Vancomycin 500 Mg Iv Solution
Vancomycin 750 Mg Iv Solution
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Vancomycin - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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