Vancomycin is used to treat and prevent infections.
Vancomycin is given as a slow infusion into a vein, usually by a health professional.
The missed dose should be given as soon as possible and treatment should continue as directed. If you miss a dose, contact your health professional as soon as possible.
Tell your pharmacist or doctor about all medicines or treatments that you may be taking, including vitamins, herbal products or recreational drugs.
Side Effects | Recommended action |
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Reaction during the infusion including: flushing, redness, itching, short of breath, dizziness, fast or irregular heartbeat Chills, fever |
Tell your doctor immediately |
Hearing loss, ringing in the ears |
Tell your doctor |
Pain, tenderness or redness at injection site |
Tell your doctor if troublesome |
If you notice any other effects, discuss them with your doctor or pharmacist.
This leaflet contains important, but not all, information about this medicine.
Prepared by the PILs Committee at Christchurch Hospital, Canterbury District Health Board, New Zealand. October 2018
For more general information about this sheet and its contents, see: What does a My Medicines sheet cover?
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My Medicines is developed by a team at the Canterbury District Health Board. Our team is made up of doctors, pharmacists, and a non-medical person to help us keep to plain language. We also discuss our information with specialist health professionals or groups when needed