Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP is indicated for the treatment of serious or severe infections caused by susceptible strains of methicillin-resistant (β-lactam-resistant) staphylococci.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Vancomycin. Full label: DailyMed.
Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP is indicated for the treatment of serious or severe infections caused by susceptible strains of methicillin-resistant (β-lactam-resistant) staphylococci. It is indicated for penicillin-allergic patients, for patients who cannot receive or who have failed to respond to other drugs, including the penicillins or cephalosporins, and for infections caused by vancomycin-susceptible organisms that are resistant to other antimicrobial drugs. Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP is indicated for initial therapy when methicillin-resistant staphylococci are suspected, but after susceptibility data are available, therapy should be adjusted accordingly. Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP is effective in the treatment of staphylococcal endocarditis. Its effectiveness has been documented in other infections due to staphylococci, including septicemia, bone infections, lower respiratory tract infections, skin and skin structure infections. When staphylococcal infections are localized and purulent, antibiotics are used as adjuncts to appropriate surgical measures.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Vancomycin. Full label: DailyMed.
Infusion-related events are related to both the concentration and the rate of administration of vancomycin. Concentrations of no more than 5 mg/mL and rates of no more than 10 mg/min, are recommended in adults (see also age-specific recommendations). In selected patients in need of fluid restriction, a concentration up to 10 mg/mL may be used; use of such higher concentrations may increase the risk of infusion-related events.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Vancomycin hydrochloride for injection is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to this antibiotic.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Infusion Reactions Rapid bolus administration (e.g., over several minutes) may be associated with exaggerated hypotension, including shock and rarely cardiac arrest. Vancomycin hydrochloride for injection should be administered in a diluted solution over a period of not less than 60 minutes to avoid rapid-infusion-related reactions. Stopping the infusion usually results in prompt cessation of these reactions. Nephrotoxicity Systemic vancomycin exposure may result in acute kidney injury (AKI). The risk of AKI increases as systemic exposure/serum levels increase.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Infusion-Related Events During or soon after rapid infusion of vancomycin hydrochloride for injection, patients may develop anaphylactoid reactions, including hypotension (see ANIMAL PHARMACOLOGY ), wheezing, dyspnea, urticaria, or pruritus. Rapid infusion may also cause flushing of the upper body (“red neck”) or pain and muscle spasm of the chest and back.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
129 products from 85 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:
| Brand | Composition | Maker | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| G vanc 500mg Injection | Vancomycin (500mg) | Gland Pharma Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Vancocin CP 500mg Injection | Vancomycin (500mg) | Astra Zeneca | |
| Vancogen 500mg Injection | Vancomycin (500mg) | Alkem Laboratories Ltd. | |
| Vancorin 500mg Injection | Vancomycin (500mg) | Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | |
| Vanesco 500mg Injection | Vancomycin (500mg) | National Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. | |
| Vanking 500mg Injection | Vancomycin (500mg) | Neon Laboratories Ltd | |
| Allvanco 1000mg Injection | Vancomycin (1000mg) | Uniword Pharma | vial of 1 Injection |
| Arivel 1000mg Injection | Vancomycin (1000mg) | Arvincare Pharma | vial of 1 Injection |
| Celovan 1gm Injection | Vancomycin (1gm) | Celon Laboratories Ltd | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Celovan 500mg Injection | Vancomycin (500mg) | Celon Laboratories Ltd | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Covan 1000mg Injection | Vancomycin (1000mg) | Medilife Health Sciences Pvt Ltd | vial of 1 Injection |
| Covan 500mg Injection | Vancomycin (500mg) | Medilife Health Sciences Pvt Ltd | vial of 1 Injection |
| Covancin 1000mg Injection | Vancomycin (1000mg) | BMW Pharmaco India Pvt. Ltd. | vial of 1 Powder for Injection |
| Covancin 500mg Injection | Vancomycin (500mg) | BMW Pharmaco India Pvt. Ltd. | vial of 1 Powder for Injection |
| CP Van 1gm Injection | Vancomycin (1gm) | Fusion Healthcare Pvt Ltd | vial of 1 Injection |
| CP Van 500mg Injection | Vancomycin (500mg) | Fusion Healthcare Pvt Ltd | vial of 1 Injection |
| Cytovan 500mg Injection | Vancomycin (500mg) | Alkem Laboratories Ltd | vial of 1 Injection |
| Dencocin 1000mg Injection | Vancomycin (1000mg) | Dr. Edwin Lab | vial of 1 Injection |
| Dencocin 250mg Injection | Vancomycin (250mg) | Dr. Edwin Lab | vial of 1 Injection |
| Dencocin 500mg Injection | Vancomycin (500mg) | Dr. Edwin Lab | vial of 1 Injection |
| Dravan Injection | Vancomycin (1000mg) | Drams Healthcare | vial of 1 Injection |
| Estaph 500mg Injection | Vancomycin (500mg) | Hetero Drugs Ltd | vial of 1 Injection |
| Gufivan 500mg Injection | Vancomycin (500mg) | Gufic Bioscience Ltd | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Helvance 500mg Injection | Vancomycin (500mg) | H.L Healthcare Pvt Ltd | vial of 1 Injection |
| Korsin 500mg Injection | Vancomycin (500mg) | Biotric Healthcare Pvt Ltd | vial of 1 Injection |
| Kosvan 500mg Injection | Vancomycin (500mg) | Elkos Healthcare Pvt Ltd | vial of 1 Injection |
| Ledovanc 1000 Injection | Vancomycin (1000mg) | Celon Laboratories Ltd | vial of 1 Injection |
| Ledovanc 500 Injection | Vancomycin (500mg) | Celon Laboratories Ltd | vial of 1 Injection |
| Mego 1gm Injection | Vancomycin (1gm) | Gufic Bioscience Ltd | vial of 1 Injection |
| Nanocin 500mg Injection | Vancomycin (500mg) | Trustcare Pharmaceuticals | vial of 1 Injection |
Showing 30 of 129 catalog products. Search the full catalog in the app.
Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.
Storage Conditions Prior to reconstitution, store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.
Vancomycin is recorded in the NepalDoc medicine catalog for: Septicaemia, Soft tissue infections, Osteomyelitis, Enterocolitis, Colitis, Serious staphylococcal or other Gm +ve infections.
For Septicaemia: Flucloxacillin, Gentamicin, Ofloxacin.
For Osteomyelitis: Flucloxacillin.
This page is information only and is not medical advice. Medicine details come from the sources listed above and may change — always confirm the medicine, strength and dose with a pharmacist or doctor before use. NLEM listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
