Drug Index
Vancomycin
Therapies & Conditions: Indicated for use in adult and pediatric patients (1 month and older) for the treatment of:
- Septicemia
- Infective Endocarditis
- Skin and Skin Structure Infections
- Bone Infections
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Vancomycin Injection and other antibacterial drugs, Vancomycin Injection should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria.
Administration: The desired intravenous dose should be administered slowly over at least 60 minutes; administration frequency ranges from every 8 to 24 hours and should be adjusted based on renal function, age, and serum trough concentrations.
Method: Intravenous use only. Do Not administer orally.
Side Effects: The common adverse reactions, also known as side effects, are anaphylaxis, “red man syndrome”, acute
kidney injury, hearing loss, neutropenia.
To report suspected adverse reactions, contact Xellia Pharmaceuticals USA, LLC at 833.295.6953 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
For more detailed information on Vancomycin, please visit FDA.gov
Prescribed Vancomycin?
Therapuetic Services
Option Care Health treats a broad spectrum of acute and chronic conditions.
New to Infusion Therapy?
This guide will provide an in-depth understanding of what patients can expect from infusion therapy.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Infusion Therapy?
Infusion therapy involves the administration of medication through a needle or catheter. It is usually prescribed when a patient’s condition cannot be treated with oral medication. Read more about infusion therapy treatments.
- Is home infusion therapy safe?
Home and alternate site infusion therapy is a proven, safe and effective alternative to hospital inpatient care.[*]Bhole, M. V., Burton, J., & Chapel, H. M. (2008). Self-infusion programmes for immunoglobulin replacement at home: Feasibility, safety and efficacy. Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America,28(4), 821-832. [*]Souayah, N., Hasan, A., Khan, H., et al. (2011). The safety profile of home infusion of intravenous immunoglobulin in patients with neuroimmunologic disorders.Journal of Clinical Neuromuscular Disease, 12(suppl 4), S1-10. For most people, receiving treatment at home or in an alternate treatment setting, like an infusion suite, is preferable to hospital inpatient care. It can provide comfort and convenience for patients and offers less interruption to their daily activities. It can also be a cost-effective alternative to expensive hospital stays.[*]Home infusion therapy: Differences between Medicare and private insurers’ coverage. (2010, June). United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Requesters. Accessed July 23, 2012: http://www.gao.gov/assets/310/305261.pdf. [*]Einodshofer, M. (2012). A plan for medical specialty medications – increase member access, affordability and outcomes while decreasing plan costs. Presented at: 2012 Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute Annual Drug Benefit Conference; 2012 Feb. 22-24; Scottsdale, Ariz.
- Can I travel while on infusion therapy?
Option Care Health regularly cares for patients who travel, work, coach baseball, play basketball, and do just about anything you can think of while on infusion therapy. We have state-of-the-art infusion devices that are lightweight and portable and require only a backpack, purse, or even a pocket for transport. Our nationwide network of nurses and pharmacies have the capability to support all of your infusion therapy needs while you travel for work or pleasure within the United States. Read more about traveling while receiving infusion therapy treatments.