What is Vancomycin?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: VancomycinBrand:
Vancomycin is antibiotic used to treat staphyloccal and streptococcal infections. It is used to treat bacterial endophthalmitis, an infection of the interior of the eye.
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How do members experience Vancomycin?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus | 49 | 7 | |
| Pneumonia | 39 | 3 | |
| Aspiration pneumonia | 11 | 0 | |
| Pseudomembranous colitis | 8 | 3 | |
| C. diff (Clostridium difficile) infection | 6 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 2 | |
| Anaphylaxis | 1 | |
| Breathing difficulty | 1 | |
| Brittle hair | 1 | |
| Dizziness | 1 | |
| Heart attack (myocardial infarction) | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 5 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 25 |
Member evaluations
AutumnFairy
evaluated on Jul 01, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for clostridium difficile: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
jmmkrepop
evaluated on Feb 26, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for broken hip (left): Major
- Side effects: Mild
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