Vanmax-500 mg Injection 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.
Vanmax-500 mg Injection 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.
Vanmax-500 mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer it. Common side effects of Vanmax-500 mg Injection 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 Vanmax-500 mg Injection. Do not use Vanmax-500 mg Injection while getting vaccinated with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since Vanmax-500 mg Injection may affect vaccines' activity. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult the doctor before starting Vanmax-500 mg Injection. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent any undesired effects while using Vanmax-500 mg Injection. Vanmax-500 mg Injection should be used for children only when prescribed by a doctor, depending on the child's age and body weight.