Vancocin (Vancomycin)

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Brand Name: Vancocin

Generic Name: Vancomycin

Manufacturer/Agent: Eli Lilly & Co

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Formulation: inj

Strength: 500mg

Pack size: 1

Trade Price: KES 2,326.90

Retail Price: @ KES 3,102.53

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Class: Glycopeptide Antibiotics (Anti-infectives)

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Molecular Formulae: C66H75Cl2N9O24.HCl = 1485.7

Precautions: Hypersensitivity. hearing loss. caution when used together with nephrotoxic or ototoxic drugs.

Indications/Uses: Iv for serious infections by gram positive cocci, including multi-drug resistant staph. infections; 500-1000mg bd-tds. orally for antibiotic associated colitis.

Interactions: Increased toxicity with ototoxic, nephrotoxic or neuromuscular blocking drugs.

Side Effects: Bitter taste. nausea. stomatitis. fever. chills. hypotension. rash. eosinophilia. vasculitis. ototoxicity. thromobocytopenia. renal failure.

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