Jamp Vancomycin

The usual oral dose for adults is 125 mg to 500 mg taken every 6 to 8 hours for 7 to 10 days.

The usual intravenous, (into a vein), or IV dose for adults is 500 mg given every 6 hours or 1g given every 12 hours. For IV injections, the dose of Jamp Vancomycin will be administered by your doctor or health care professional. The length of treatment with IV vancomycin depends on the severity of the infection and the response to the medication.

For children, the oral form (given by mouth) is based on body weight and is given in 3 or 4 daily doses for 7 to 10 days. The IV form of vancomycin, also based on body weight, is given every 6 hours. The total daily dose should not be greater than 2,000 mg.

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are using the medication without consulting your doctor.

It is important to take Jamp Vancomycin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Finish all of Jamp Vancomycin, even if you start to feel better. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not administer a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Store Jamp Vancomycin at room temperature and keep it out of the reach of children.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

125 mg
Each grey/pink hard gelatin capsule contains 125 mg vancomycin. Nonmedicinal ingredients: polyethylene glycol 6000, capsule shell contains titanium dioxide, iron oxide black, gelatin, water, iron oxide yellow, and iron oxide red.

250 mg
Each brown hard gelatin capsule contains 250 mg vancomycin. Nonmedicinal ingredients: polyethylene glycol 6000, capsule shell contains iron oxide black, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, titanium dioxide, gelatin, water, and sodium lauryl sulfate.

Powder for IV Solution
Each vial contains an off-white to light-tan lyophilized plug of vancomycin hydrochloride powder equivalent to 500 mg, 1 g, 5 g, or 10 g vancomycin base. It forms a clear, colourless solution with a pH range of 2.5 to 4.5 when reconstituted with water.

Vancomycin should not be used by anyone who is allergic to vancomycin or to any of the ingredients of the medication.

There may be an interaction between vancomycin and any of the following:

• aminoglycoside antibiotics (e.g., tobramycin, gentamicin)
• BCG vaccine (Tuberculosis vaccine)
• Cholestyramine (oral dosage form of vancomycin only)
• Cisplatin
• Colestipol (oral dosage form of vancomycin only)
• neuromuscular blocking agents (e.g., tubocurarine, pancuronium)
• nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs; e.g., Ibuprofen, Naproxen)
• sodium picosulfate
• typhoid vaccine

If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:

• stop taking one of the medications,
• change one of the medications to another,
• change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
• leave everything as is.

An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.

Medications other than those listed above may interact with Jamp Vancomycin. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the Nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.

Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Jamp Vancomycin.

Hearing loss: Vancomycin can cause hearing loss. People with a history of hearing loss should not take this medication if possible. If you experience any hearing loss, dizziness, or ringing ears while taking Jamp Vancomycin, contact your doctor immediately.

Infusion reactions: IV administration of vancomycin can cause a reaction that includes severely reduced blood pressure, nausea, chills, fever, shortness of breath, and itching. If you experience any of these symptoms, let your doctor or nurse know immediately. Vancomycin may be able to be given if it is administered more slowly.

Intestinal inflammation: People with conditions associated with inflammation of the intestines (e.g., Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis) may be at higher risk for side effects, when they take vancomycin capsules, especially if they also have impaired kidney function. Your doctor will monitor you closely for side effects.

Kidney function: Reduced kidney function or Kidney Disease may cause Jamp Vancomycin to build up in the body, causing side effects. If you have reduced kidney function or kidney disease, discuss with your doctor how Jamp Vancomycin may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Jamp Vancomycin, and whether any special monitoring is needed.

Vancomycin can cause kidney damage. If you experience symptoms of reduced kidney function such as decreased urine production, swelling, fatigue, abdominal pain, let your doctor know as soon as possible.

Overgrowth of organisms: During prolonged or repeated treatment with vancomycin, other bacteria or fungi may be allowed to overgrow. If your condition does not improve or worsens while taking Jamp Vancomycin, contact your doctor.

Pregnancy: Jamp Vancomycin should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking Jamp Vancomycin, contact your doctor immediately.

Breast-feeding: Jamp Vancomycin passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are receiving IV vancomycin, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.

Children: Premature neonates and young infants may require regular blood tests to ensure that the child is receiving the most appropriate dose.

Seniors: Seniors may be more likely to experience side effects associated with vancomycin as a result of reduced kidney function. They may need a lower dose or be put on a less frequent dosing schedule.

<p>Vancomycin belongs to the group of medications known as <i>antibiotics</i>. It works by killing the bacteria that are causing the infection.</p><p> The oral form is used to <b>treat certain infections of the gastrointestinal tract.</b></p><p> The intravenous (IV) form of Jamp Vancomycin is used to <b>treat serious or life-threatening  infections </b>that have not been successfully treated with other antibiotics, or where penicillins cannot be used. These infections may involve the bones, lungs, blood, and heart.</p><p> <b>Jamp Vancomycin may be available under multiple brand names and/or in several different forms.</b> Any specific brand name of Jamp Vancomycin may not be available in all of the forms or approved for all of the conditions discussed here. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here.</p><p> <b>Your doctor may have suggested Jamp Vancomycin for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles.</b> If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are being given Jamp Vancomycin, speak to your doctor. <b>Do not stop using Jamp Vancomycin without consulting your doctor.</b></p><b>Do not give Jamp Vancomycin to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do.</b> It can be harmful for people to use Jamp Vancomycin if their doctor has not prescribed it.