Innoen Vancomycin Hydrochloride Injection 1 Gram

Adult dosage

For oral administration, 500mg (potency) of vancomycin is divided into doses for 7-10 days. In severe cases, 2g can be divided and administered 3-4 times a day, but total daily dosage should not exceed 2g. For injection, administer 500mg (potency) every 6 hours or 1g (potency) every 12 hours via intravenous drip. For treatment of enterocolitis and pseudomembranous colitis due to Clostridium difficile.

Children's dosage

For oral administration, 40mg (potency) per kg of body weight split into 3-4 doses daily for 7-10 days, with a total daily dose not exceeding 2g. Adjust as necessary based on age and symptoms. For injection.

This medication should not be used in patients who have had an allergic reaction to it or its components. Caution is needed when using this drug in patients allergic to peptide or aminoglycoside antibiotics, those with hearing issues, poor kidney function, the elderly, and patients with damage to the vestibular or cochlear organs. When using this drug, serious allergic reactions such as shock may occur, so symptoms should be closely monitored, and if any abnormal symptoms appear, administration should be stopped immediately, and appropriate treatment should be provided. Routine blood tests are important as white blood cell or platelet counts may decrease. Hearing-related side effects such as hearing loss or tinnitus have been reported, so regular hearing tests are advisable. Kidney function may decline, so frequent tests for kidney function should be performed, and if abnormalities are detected, dosage adjustments or cessation should be considered. With prolonged use, resistant bacteria may develop or abnormal bacterial proliferation may lead to diarrhea or gastrointestinal inflammation, so symptoms should be closely monitored. This medication can cause severe skin reactions, such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis, so if any skin abnormalities occur, administration should be stopped immediately. Pregnant or nursing women should use this medication cautiously, as it can affect the fetus or newborn, and should consult with a physician prior to use. Elderly patients may have decreased kidney function, so kidney function tests should be done before and during administration, with dosage adjustments made as necessary. Overdose of this medication can result in serious side effects such as renal failure or hearing loss, so in case of overdose, immediate medical attention should be sought. This medication can increase the risk of side effects when used with other neurotoxic or nephrotoxic drugs, so caution is particularly necessary with concomitant administration. When used with anticoagulants, it may affect blood coagulation, so frequent blood tests to monitor status and dosage adjustments may be necessary.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in mouth/eyes, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by coughing and fever, jaundice in skin or eyes, extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, severe generalized swelling, increased blood pressure,

Mild side effects

• Hypotension
• discomfort
• oral dysesthesia
• wheezing
• dizziness
• bowel changes
• tinnitus
• sweating
• thrombocytopenia
• reversible agranulocytosis

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture exposure. It is advisable to keep it at room temperature, away from direct sunlight, and in an environment that is not excessively hot or cold.

Appearance

A colorless, transparent vial filled with white to pale yellow-brown freeze-dried powder for injection.

Package unit

1 vial (1g potency) x 10/carton