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What is vancocin?

vancomycin 1,000 mg IV Solution
Drug Name: VANCOMYCIN-INJECTION
Other Brand Names: Vancocin
Uses: Vancomycin is an antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication is usually injected into a vein. However, this product comes in vials which may also be given by mouth to treat a severe intestinal condition known as Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea. This condition can rarely occur after the use of antibiotics has allowed the growth of a certain kind of resistant bacteria in the intestines, leading to severe diarrhea. When vancomycin is given by mouth, it is not absorbed by the body but remains in the intestines, allowing it to stop the growth of the bacteria. (See also How to Use section.)
What are the possible side effects of taking vancocin?
All forms of drug: Vancocin IV , Vancocin Oral
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Cold sweats - Undiagnosed Symptoms Community
- Sep 26, 2007
I am taking Vancocin HCI 250mg 4 times a day for C Dif . I am 63 years old. However befor...
Green sputum - Respiratory Disorders Expert Forum
- Dec 05, 2006
33yo F have had good health until recently. I have fought c-diff for about 6mnths and finis...
Lower bowel and urinary unrelenting burning pain - Gastroenterology / Digestive Disorders Expert Forum
- Dec 30, 2001
I posted a question on the 26th to which there weren't any responses, perhaps I must elabor...
HARD TO TAKE IT - Gastroenterology Community
- Oct 12, 2010
My wife has a bad case of c.dif. We no that it is c.dif thru stoll samples. She was in hos...
c diff - Gastroenterology Community
- Nov 18, 2011
Hello, I was diagnosed with c diff short for clostridium deficile. I'm taking vancocin 250m...
how to get rid of C.Difficille for good - Gastroenterology Community
- Aug 04, 2011
Apr 29 I had elbow surgery and was given an IV dose & 2 doses of Clindimycin which I had a ...
c difficile - Gastroenterology Community
- Dec 08, 2010
I have been battling C difficile for the past 3 months. I have taken 2 rounds of Flagl (7 d...
C. Difficile overgrowth and now 4 weeks pregnant - Gastroenterology / Digestive Disorders Expert Forum
- Jul 26, 2007
I finished 10 days of Metronidazole for c.difficile overgrowth on November 11th. On Nov 1...
cures for c-dif - Gastroenterology Community
- Apr 15, 2008
what can you do for c-dif This discussion is related to C Diff.
Continuing diarrhea with mucus after antibiotic - Gastroenterology Community
- Sep 05, 2009
Wife had skin graft on diabetic foot wound 8/24, then she was put on antibiotic. Two-three ...
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