Question 1

what is vancomycin best used for?

Accepted Answer

Gram positive infs.: Vancomycin is an antibiotic that is used to treat gram positive infections usually caused by staphylococcus and streptococcus species.  It is most commonly used to treat MRSA and clostridium difficile colitis.

Question 2

can i use florastor with vancomycin?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: There is no contraindication to taking the probiotic florastor with vancomycin.

Question 3

do you need a prescription for vancomycin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: in any form it needs a prescription

Question 4

how dangerous is the rash from vancomycin?

Accepted Answer

It all depends: Most drug reactions are very benign and only cause a rash and itching. It goes away when you stop the medicine. However, sometimes, you may have a severe reaction that acts like a third degree burn. This is called steven johnsons syndrome. This is very dangerous and needs  immediate medical attention. Many times the first sign of this reaction is blisters in your mouth or nose.

Question 5

why's vancomycin known as "the last resort antibiotic"?

Accepted Answer

It's not: I didn't know it was.  Vancomycin is an appropriate treatment for staph infections, especially those that are resistant to other antibiotics.

Question 6

is it normal to feel depressed while on vancomycin injection?

Accepted Answer

Maybe.: Some meds can affect mood in some people, but also, if you are getting vancomycin injections, you're pretty sick.  Sickness is depressing all by itself! As well as exhausting, inconvenient, &amp; often painful.  None of which is conducive to happiness. Tell your doc. Rest, eat properly (plenty of fruits and veggies), get enough sleep, &amp; try to smile once a day at least.!  This all helps you get better

Question 7

what is the best/safest way to treat enterococcus: chloramphenicol or vancomycin?

Accepted Answer

Neither: When enterococcal infections require treatment, the best treatment is Ampicillin although in endocarditis the treatment is more complex.  Chloramphenicol is almost never used anymore because of the small but potentially fatal risk of reversible aplastic anemia.

Question 8

took 3 doses so far of my vancomycin for c. diff. when will it get better & how will i know if things are getting worse?

Accepted Answer

3-4 days: The diarrhea in c.Difficile colitis usually improves 3-4 days after the start of effective treatment.  You will know if it is getting worse if the diarrhea and cramps worsen or recur.  There is a 25% relapse rate after a 10-14 day course of vancomycin or flagyl.

Question 9

what is vancomycin used for?

Accepted Answer

Vancomycin: Vancomycin is used to treat bacterial infections.

Question 10

why i.v. injection of vancomycin is given slowly?

Accepted Answer

IV vancomycin: It is given slowly to give less discomfort, to give less injury to the vessel wall and thus prevent the antibiotic from going into the tissues and causing damage.

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