Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Vancomycin
Drug Class
Glycopeptide Antibacterials
ATC Code
A07AA09, J01XA01, S01AA28
Status
Essential Medicine
How It Works
Intermittent infusion over at least 60 min at a final conc not to exceed 5 mg/ ml. Administration of antihistamines just before the infusion may also prevent or minimize Red man syndrome.
How to Take It
Dosage information not available for this product.
Important Warnings
Impaired renal function, previous hearing loss, elderly
Monitor blood levels, blood counts, urinalysis, and renal function tests
Monitor auditory function in elderly
Side Effects
Blood disordersincluding neutropenia (usually after 1 week or cumulative dose of 25 g)interstitial nephritisnephrotoxicityototoxicity (discontinue if tinnitus occurs)renal failure. Rare: Agranulocytosisthrombocytopeniaanaphylaxiscardiac arrest on rapid infusionchillsdyspneaeosinophiliaexfoliative dermatitisfeverRed mans syndrome
Drug Interactions
Neurotoxic or nephrotoxic drugs
anaesthetics.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Caution advised
Lactation
Not recommended
Price Intelligence
Rs 2,081.52
DRAP approved maximum price · per unit · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper unitRs 2,081.52
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