
Vanogard 500mg Injection
Manufacturer
Concord Biotech Ltd
Salt Composition
Vancomycin (500mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Vanogard 500mg Injection is an antibiotic used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections in hospitalized patients.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Vanogard 500mg Injection is an antibiotic used for the treatment of severe bacterial infections in hospitalized patients. It is effective against infections of the respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, heart, blood, and others. It is also used for the prevention of infection in some high-risk patients undergoing surgical procedures. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria and is useful for treating adults as well as children. It is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic that only covers the gram-positive type of bacteria.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How it works
Vanogard 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.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Vanogard 500mg Injection 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.