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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Vanlid 250 mg Injection is an antibiotic 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). It contains Vancomycin, which prevents the formation of bacterial protective covering (cell wall) needed for their survival. Thus, it kills bacteria.
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Composition :

VANCOMYCIN-250MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Vanlid 250 mg Injection

Vanlid 250 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.

Vanlid 250 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.

Vanlid 250 mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer it. Common side effects of Vanlid 250 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 Vanlid 250 mg Injection. Do not use Vanlid 250 mg Injection while getting vaccinated with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since Vanlid 250 mg Injection may affect vaccines' activity. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult the doctor before starting Vanlid 250 mg Injection. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent any undesired effects while using Vanlid 250 mg Injection. Vanlid 250 mg Injection should be used for children only when prescribed by a doctor, depending on the child's age and body weight.

Uses of Vanlid 250 mg Injection

Treatment of Bacterial Infections.

Directions for Use

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

Medicinal Benefits

Vanlid 250 mg Injection is composed of 'Vancomycin'. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) needed to survive. Vanlid 250 mg Injection 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.

How Vanlid 250 mg Injection Works

Vanlid 250 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Vanlid 250 mg Injection
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
  • Talk to your doctor about oral potassium supplements.
  • Eat potassium rich foods such as bananas, avocados, oranges, dark leafy greens, beans and peas, fish, spinach, milk and tomatoes.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
Here are the steps to manage Gastrointestinal Air and Swelling (GAS) caused by medication:
  • Tell your doctor about your GAS symptoms. They may change your medication regimen or prescribe additional drugs to help you manage them.
  • To manage GAS symptoms, eat a balanced diet of fibre, vegetables, and fruits.
  • Drink enough water throughout the day to avoid constipation and treat GAS symptoms.
  • Regular exercise like yoga and walking may help stimulate digestion and alleviate GAS symptoms.
  • Take probiotics only if your doctor advises, as they may help alleviate GAS symptoms by promoting gut health.
  • Take medication for GAS symptoms only if your doctor advises, as certain medications can interact with your existing prescriptions or worsen symptoms.
  • If symptoms persist, worsen, or are accompanied by severe abdominal pain, vomiting, or bleeding, seek immediate medical attention.

What if I have taken an overdose of Vanlid 250 mg Injection

The overdose of Vanlid 250 mg Injection is unlikely as it is administered by a doctor. However, if you suspect any adverse reactions or unusual symptoms while on treatment with Vanlid 250 mg Injection, please inform your doctor immediately.

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 Vanlid 250 mg Injection while getting vaccinated with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since Vanlid 250 mg Injection may affect vaccines' activity. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Vanlid 250 mg Injection. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent any undesired effects while using Vanlid 250 mg Injection. Vanlid 250 mg Injection 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
VancomycinIohexol
Severe

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VancomycinCidofovir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Vanlid 250 mg Injection:
Coadministration of Vanlid 250 mg Injection with Cidofovir can increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vanlid 250 mg Injection with Cidofovir is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop signs such as nausea, vomiting, loss of hunger, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm.
VancomycinIohexol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vanlid 250 mg Injection:
Coadministration of Vanlid 250 mg Injection with Iohexol can increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vanlid 250 mg Injection with Iohexol may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
VancomycinSirolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vanlid 250 mg Injection:
Coadministration of Vanlid 250 mg Injection with Sirolimus can increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vanlid 250 mg Injection with Sirolimus may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
VancomycinEverolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vanlid 250 mg Injection:
Coadministration of Vanlid 250 mg Injection with Everolimus can increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vanlid 250 mg Injection with Everolimus can result in an interaction it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
VancomycinIoversol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vanlid 250 mg Injection:
Taking Vanlid 250 mg Injection with Ioversol can increase the risk of kidney damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Vanlid 250 mg Injection together with Ioversol may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythms. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
VancomycinAdefovir dipivoxil
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vanlid 250 mg Injection:
Coadministration of Vanlid 250 mg Injection with Adefovir dipivoxil can increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vanlid 250 mg Injection together with Adefovir dipivoxil can result in an interaction it can be taken together if advised by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
VancomycinIomeprol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vanlid 250 mg Injection:
Coadministration of Vanlid 250 mg Injection with Iomeprol can increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Vanlid 250 mg Injection with Iomeprol may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
VancomycinIodamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vanlid 250 mg Injection:
Coadministration of Vanlid 250 mg Injection with Iodamide can increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vanlid 250 mg Injection with Iodamide may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or weight loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, bone pain, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heart rhythm. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
VancomycinHuman immunoglobulin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vanlid 250 mg Injection:
Coadministration of Vanlid 250 mg Injection with Human immunoglobulin can increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Vanlid 250 mg Injection with Human immunoglobulin can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or loss, fluid retention, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, or an irregular heart rhythm, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
VancomycinCholera, live attenuated
Severe
How does the drug interact with Vanlid 250 mg Injection:
Taking Vanlid 250 mg Injection with Cholera, live attenuated reduces the activity of the vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Vanlid 250 mg Injection together with Adefovir dipivoxil may result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience Breathlessness, decreased blood pressure, Wheezing, or Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk). Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.

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.

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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. 

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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 Vanlid 250 mg Injection if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Vanlid 250 mg Injection can be excreted into breast milk when used by a nursing mother. Please consult your doctor before taking Vanlid 250 mg Injection if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

There is limited data on how Vanlid 250 mg Injection 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 Vanlid 250 mg Injection. 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 Vanlid 250 mg Injection. However, it is not recommended in patients with severe kidney diseases.

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Children

Caution

Vanlid 250 mg Injection should be used for children only when prescribed by a doctor, depending on the child's age and body weight.

Have a query?

FAQs

Vanlid 250 mg Injection is 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).

Vanlid 250 mg Injection contains Vancomycin which kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall), which is needed for them to survive.

Vanlid 250 mg Injection can affect the live vaccines like typhoid vaccine and decrease its effectiveness. Please consult a doctor before you start Vanlid 250 mg Injection if you are undergoing any vaccinations.

Diarrhoea can be a side-effect of Vanlid 250 mg Injection. Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is also reported during the usage of antibiotics like Vanlid 250 mg Injection. Therefore, when the patient has diarrhoea, undergoing an examination is advised to rule out the chances of CDAD following Vanlid 250 mg Injection therapy.

While using Vanlid 250 mg Injection, caution should be exercised for patients with a history of kidney impairment, hearing problems, newborns, and the elderly population.

Yes, Vanlid 250 mg Injection is an antibiotic. It contains vancomycin as its active ingredient, which belongs to the class of medications called glycopeptide antibiotics.

The dose of Vanlid 250 mg Injection varies depending on the severity of the infection and the patient's condition. However, your doctor will determine the exact dose and duration based on your specific condition. Do not self-administer.

Vanlid 250 mg Injection typically starts working soon after intravenous infusion. However, it may take a few days to notice significant improvement in symptoms. It's important to complete the full course of treatment as prescribed by your doctor.

The common side effects of Vanlid 250 mg Injection are pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
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