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VANCOMYCIN-500MG
PARENTERAL
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Apr-24
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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

37,1st Floor, Kamala Bhavan II, Swami Nityanand Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400 069. (INDIA)
Other Info - GUF0015

FAQs

Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion contains Vancomycin which kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall), which is needed for them to survive.
Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion can affect the live vaccines like typhoid vaccine and decrease its effectiveness. Please consult a doctor before you start Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion if you are undergoing any vaccinations.
Diarrhoea can be a side-effect of Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion. Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is also reported during the usage of antibiotics like Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion. Therefore, when the patient has diarrhoea, undergoing an examination is advised to rule out the chances of CDAD following Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion therapy.
While using Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion, caution should be exercised for patients with a history of kidney impairment, hearing problems, newborns, and the elderly population.

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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion can be excreted into breast milk when used by a nursing mother. Please consult your doctor before taking Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

There is limited data on how Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion affects your driving ability. Please seek medical advice for more information.

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Liver

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion. However, it is not recommended in patients with severe liver diseases.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney problems. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion. However, it is not recommended in patients with severe kidney diseases.

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Children

Caution

Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion should be used for children only when prescribed by a doctor, depending on the child's age and body weight.

About Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion

Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion belongs to a class of antibiotics called glycopeptide, primarily used to treat severe bacterial infections in hospitalised patients. It is effective against bacterial infections like ulcerative colitis (chronic inflammation of the colon), bacterial septicemia (infection of the blood caused by bacteria), and osteomyelitis (infection of the bone). Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness.

Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion is composed of 'Vancomycin'. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall), which is needed for them to survive.

Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer it. Common side effects of Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion are application site reactions like pain, redness, and swelling. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Let your doctor know if you have liver/kidney diseases, hearing problems, and stomach/intestinal disorders before starting Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion. Do not use Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion while getting vaccinated with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion may affect vaccines' activity. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult the doctor before starting Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent any undesired effects while using Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion. Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion should be used for children only when prescribed by a doctor, depending on the child's age and body weight.

Uses of Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion

Bacterial Infections.

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Medicinal Benefits

Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion is composed of 'Vancomycin'. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) needed to survive. Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion used to treat severe bacterial infections in hospitalised patients. It is effective against bacterial infections like ulcerative colitis (chronic inflammation of the colon), bacterial septicemia (infection of the blood caused by bacteria), osteomyelitis (infection of the bone), endocarditis (infection of the inner lining of the heart ), skin and soft tissue infection, surgical prophylaxis (infections during surgery) and lower respiratory tract infections.

Directions for Use

It will be injected by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.

Side Effects of Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion

  • Pain
  • Redness
  • Swelling at the injection site

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are allergic reactions to any medicines. Some rare cases may cause serious side effects like hearing problems (such as ringing in the ears, and hearing loss) and signs of kidney problems (such as a change in the amount of urine), please stop using the medicine in such cases and consult your doctor immediately. Do not use Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion while getting vaccinated with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion may affect vaccines' activity. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent any undesired effects while using Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion. Gufivan 500Mg Injfusion should be used for children only when prescribed by a doctor, depending on the child's age and body weight.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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VancomycinCidofovir
Critical
VancomycinTenofovir alafenamide
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CHOLERA VACCINE
  • TYPHOID VACCINE
  • AMIKACIN
  • GENTAMICIN
  • BACITRACIN
  • ENOXAPARIN
  • WARFARIN
  • FUROSEMIDE
  • INSULIN GLARGINE
  • METFORMIN
  • ETHINYLESTRADIOL
  • KETOROLAC
  • PANTOPRAZOLE

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function and hearing while taking this medicine.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Taking probiotics after an antibiotic treatment reduces the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. 
  • Try taking yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, and kimchi that help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet that is easily digested by your gut bacteria. Fibre foods may also help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. 
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. 
  • Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.