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Introduction About VANKING 1000 INJECTION
VANKING 1000 INJECTION is used for the management of serious infections caused by susceptible strains of methicillin-resistant (beta-lactam-resistant) staphylococci bacteria. It is used for the management of endocarditis as well as is used for the management of hospital acquired pneumonia, infections of skin and tissues below skin, bone and joints (involves osteomyelitis, arthritis, spinal infections etc with symptoms of pain, fever, chills, swelling in joints). Also, it is used to manage central nervous system infection (meningitis, abscess, brain enlargement with symptoms of headache, fever, mood changes) and blood caused by bacteria. VANKING 1000 INJECTION is also used to manage infections in patients who are allergic to the medicines containing penicillin and cephalosporins. It contains Vancomycin which belongs to the group of medicines called Glycopeptide antibiotics that works by managing cell wall formation of infection causing bacteria by blocking the enzymes responsible for it.
Before receiving VANKING 1000 INJECTION, your doctor will do few blood tests to determine the exact cause of infection. It should be used only to manage infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. VANKING 1000 INJECTION is not recommended in patients who have hypersensitivity to vancomycin.
Before receiving VANKING 1000 INJECTION inform your doctor if you have kidney diseases or hearing diseases. VANKING 1000 INJECTION should be used in caution in pregnant and breast-feeding women. Consult your doctor before receiving it. The common side effects of receiving VANKING 1000 INJECTION include difficulty in breathing, fall in blood pressure, redness of body and face, fever. Contact your physician if any of the symptoms worsen with time.
Uses Of VANKING 1000 INJECTION
Used in adults and children:
- To manage endocarditis
- Manage serious or severe infections caused by susceptible strains of methicillin-resistant (beta-lactam-resistant) staphylococci
- Manage hospital acquired pneumonia (infection of the lungs that makes airspaces to be filled with fluid or pus with the symptoms of fever and chills, cough with phlegm or pus, headache, difficulty in breathing, tiredness)
- Manage infections of the skin
- Manage infections of bone and joint (includes osteomyelitis, arthritis, spinal infections etc with symptoms of pain in bones, fever with chills, swelling in joints, pain at the site)
- Manage infections of central nervous system (such as meningitis (infection of brain), abscess, brain enlargement)
How VANKING 1000 INJECTION Works
VANKING 1000 INJECTION is a glycopeptide antibiotic that works by managing cell wall formation of infection causing bacteria by blocking the enzymes responsible for it.
How to use VANKING 1000 INJECTION
VANKING 1000 INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous infusion. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects Of VANKING 1000 INJECTION
Common
- Fall in blood pressure
- Difficulty in breathing
- Swelling at injection site (thrombophlebitis)
- Skin rashes with fever
- Redness in face and body
- Chest pain
- Back pain
- Whistling sound while breathing
- Hives
- Itching in skin
- Kidney diseases
- Mucosal inflammation
Uncommon
- Temporary or permanent hearing loss
Rare
- Dizziness
- Fever with chills
- Nausea
- Loose stools
- Ringing sound in ears
- Spinning of head
- Inflammation of blood vessels
- Nausea
- Anaphylactic reactions
Stop receiving VANKING 1000 INJECTION and contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects:
- Skin rashes, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, difficulty breathing or swallowing, dizziness
- Skin with rashes, blisters, pain along with fever
- Occurrence of areas with redness and swelling on body along with fever (skin condition called acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis)
- Painful red area without blister formation which spreads quickly and causes skin to peel associated with fever, chills (toxic epidermal necrolysis)
- Occurrence of diarrhoea which may be severe or continues for a long time during (it may be a sign of bowel inflammation)
How To Manage Side Effects
Diarrhea
Drink plenty of water, fluids and electrolytes such as ORS and stay hydrated. Inform your doctor if the symptom does not improve.
Headache
Drink plenty of fluids and stay hydrated. Try to be tension free and relaxed. Take adequate sleep and rest. Avoid consumption of alcohol. Apply pain balm if required. Inform your doctor if the symptom does not improve.
Injection Site Reactions
Do not massage the affected area. Apply ice packs or cold packs at the site. Inform your doctor if the symptom does not improve.
Nausea And Vomiting
Avoid eating fried and greasy food. Take simple, light, small meals at frequent intervals. Drink plenty of fluids and stay hydrated always. Inform your doctor if the symptom does not improve.
Warning & Precautions
Pregnancy
Monitoring requiredVANKING 1000 INJECTION should be given during pregnancy only if considered clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Breastfeeding
Monitoring requiredVANKING 1000 INJECTION should be given during breast-feeding only if considered clearly necessary as it may pass through the breast milk. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Driving and Using Machines
Use with CautionVANKING 1000 INJECTION has no or negligible effect on your ability to drive and use machines.
Kidney
Use with CautionVANKING 1000 INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with kidney disorder. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Allergy
ContraindicatedDo not receive VANKING 1000 INJECTION if you are allergic to vancomycin or any other ingredients of this medicine.
Use In Pediatrics
Use with CautionVANKING 1000 INJECTION should be used with caution in with particular care in premature infants and young infants, because their kidneys are not fully developed and they may accumulate VANKING 1000 INJECTION in the blood. This age group may need blood tests for controlling vancomycin levels in blood. Consult your child’s doctor for advice.
Use In Geriatrics
Use with CautionVANKING 1000 INJECTION is used with caution in elderly people with kidney diseases, hearing diseases and those who are undergoing dialysis. Your doctor will do blood test and hearing test during management with VANKING 1000 INJECTION. Lower dose of VANKING 1000 INJECTION is advised for elder people. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Others
Before receiving VANKING 1000 INJECTION, inform your doctor if you:
- Have hearing disorder
- Blood disorders
- Sensitive to any food or medicine
Interactions
A. Drug-Drug interactions:
- Antibiotics (Ex. streptomycin, gentamycin, amikacin, bacitracin, piperacillin, tazobactam)
- Antituberculosis drugs (Ex. viomycin)
- Sedative and hypnotic agent (Ex. Propofol)
- Dissociative anesthetic drugs (ketamine)
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (Ex. Ibuprofen)
- Anticancer drugs (Ex. cisplatin)
- Antifungal drugs (Ex. Amphotericin B)
- Muscle relaxants drugs (Ex. atracurium, mivacurium)
Overdosage:
VANKING 1000 INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms.
Synopsis
| Drug | : | Vancomycin |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Glycopeptides |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Used to manage endocarditis, pneumonia infections of the skin, infections of bone and joints, infections of central nervous system |
| Dosage Forms | : | Injection |
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Storage
- Keep out VANKING 1000 INJECTION of reach of children
- Store at room temperature
FAQs About VANKING 1000 INJECTION
Q: What is VANKING 1000 INJECTION used for?
A: VANKING 1000 INJECTION is used for the management of management of serious or severe infections caused by susceptible strains of methicillin-resistant (beta-lactam-resistant) staphylococci, endocarditis (inflammation of interlining of heart). It is also used for the management of pneumonia, infections in the skin, infections of bone and joints (like osteomyelitis, arthritis) and for infections in the central nervous system (ex. Meningitis, abscess). Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Q: How to use VANKING 1000 INJECTION?
A: VANKING 1000 INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous infusion. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Q: Can I receive VANKING 1000 INJECTION during breast feeding?
A: VANKING 1000 INJECTION is not recommended if you are breastfeeding since the active ingredients may pass through the breast milk. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Q: What all precautions to be taken before receiving VANKING 1000 INJECTION?
A: Before receiving VANKING 1000 INJECTION inform your doctor if you are suffering from hearing disturbances, kidney diseases or you are aged above 65 years. Do not use VANKING 1000 INJECTION if you are allergic to vancomycin. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Q: Which all medicines to be avoided while receiving VANKING 1000 INJECTION?
A: Before receiving VANKING 1000 INJECTION inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines for the management of bacterial infections (such as spiramycin, amikacin), fungal infections (Ex. Amphotericin B) tuberculosis (Ex. viomycin), cancer (Ex. Cisplatin), relieve pain (Ex. Ketamine) to avoid unwanted side effects.
Q: Can VANKING 1000 INJECTION be used in children?
A: VANKING 1000 INJECTION should be used with caution in with particular care in premature infants and young infants, because their kidneys are not fully developed and they may accumulate VANKING 1000 INJECTION in the blood. This age group may need blood tests for controlling vancomycin levels in blood. Consult your child’s doctor for advice.
Q: How VANKING 1000 INJECTION works?
A: VANKING 1000 INJECTION is a glycopeptide antibiotic that works by managing cell wall formation of infection causing bacteria by blocking the enzymes responsible for it.
Q: Is VANKING 1000 INJECTION safe?
A: Yes. VANKING 1000 INJECTION is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q: Can the use of VANKING 1000 INJECTION cause diarrhea?
A: Yes, the use of VANKING 1000 INJECTION may cause diarrhoea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, consult your doctor for advice.
Q: What are the minimum days to continue antibiotics?
A: However, the person may not feel better for the first 2 to 3 days because the effect of the medicine also depends on the type of infection the patient is being managed for. Most antibiotics should be taken for 7-14 days. In some cases, shorter managements (Ex: 5 days of antibiotics) are also effective.
References
1. KD Tripathi. Autocoids and related drugs. Essentials of Medical Pharmacology.8th edition. 2019. Page-806-807.
2. Shivali Patel; Charles V. Preuss; Fidelia Bernice.Vancomycin. Patel, Shivali, Charles V. Preuss, and Fidelia Bernice. Vancomycin. National library of Medicine, National center for Biotechnology information. Pubmed Central. March 2022 [Accessed on 15th June 2024] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459263/
3. Sofarimex. Electronic Medicines Compodium (EMC) [Revised in August 2008] [Accessed on 15th June 2024] https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.8759.pdf
4. Wockhardt UK Limited. Electronic Medicines Compodium (EMC). [Revised in December 2020] [Accessed on 15th June 2024] https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.6255.pdf
5. Vancomycin. Ciplamed. [Revised in December 2020] [Accessed on 15th June 2024] https://www.ciplamed.com/https%3A//ciplamed.com/content/vanlid-injection-0
Useful Diagnostic Tests
- HbA1C, Also known as Glycated Hemoglobin, Glycosylated Hemoglobin
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)/ Hemogram
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