Gvanco-500 Injection 1's

Gvanco-500 Injection 1's 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.

Gvanco-500 Injection 1's 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.

Gvanco-500 Injection 1's will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer it. Common side effects of Gvanco-500 Injection 1's 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 Gvanco-500 Injection 1's. Do not use Gvanco-500 Injection 1's while getting vaccinated with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since Gvanco-500 Injection 1's may affect vaccines' activity. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult the doctor before starting Gvanco-500 Injection 1's. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent any undesired effects while using Gvanco-500 Injection 1's. Gvanco-500 Injection 1's should be used for children only when prescribed by a doctor, depending on the child's age and body weight.

Gvanco-500 Injection 1's is used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections, especially when other antibiotics are contraindicated or ineffective, or when the bacteria are resistant to standard antibiotics. The detailed uses of Gvanco-500 Injection 1's are as follows:

• Bloodstream infections: Gvanco-500 Injection 1's is used in hospitalized patients to treat bacterial septicemia (sepsis), helping to eliminate infections from the bloodstream.
• Infective Endocarditis: Gvanco-500 Injection 1's is effective in treating infective endocarditis (infection of the heart lining and valves), especially when caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) .
• Lower Respiratory Tract Infections: Gvanco-500 Injection 1's is commonly used to treat pneumonia (lung infection) acquired during hospital stays, particularly in patients at high risk of MRSA infection.
• Bone and Joint Infections: Gvanco-500 Injection 1's is also prescribed for infections of the bone (osteomyelitis) and joints (septic arthritis) caused by susceptible bacteria.
• Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Gvanco-500 Injection 1's is effective in managing bacterial infections of the skin and underlying tissues, such as infected wounds, abscesses, and cellulitis.
• Intra-abdominal Infections: Gvanco-500 Injection 1's is used to treat infections within the abdominal cavity, such as peritonitis and abdominal abscesses.
• Bacterial Meningitis: Gvanco-500 Injection 1's is administered in combination with other antibiotics to treat meningitis (infection of the brain and spinal cord), particularly when caused by resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae.
• Prophylaxis in Surgical Procedure Gvanco-500 Injection 1's may be given prophylactically before heart or joint surgeries, especially in patients at high risk of MRSA infection or those allergic to beta-lactam antibiotics.

• Follow your doctor’s recommendations on the dosage and timing of this medication to achieve optimal results.
• Gvanco-500 Injection 1's will be administered by a healthcare professional.
• Do not self-administer.

Gvanco-500 Injection 1's is composed of 'Vancomycin'. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) needed to survive. Gvanco-500 Injection 1's 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.

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 Gvanco-500 Injection 1's while getting vaccinated with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since Gvanco-500 Injection 1's may affect vaccines' activity. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Gvanco-500 Injection 1's. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent any undesired effects while using Gvanco-500 Injection 1's. Gvanco-500 Injection 1's should be used for children only when prescribed by a doctor, depending on the child's age and body weight.