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A 23-year-old male asked:
is 125mg of vancomycin liquid a small dose? what does it mean. i see higher doses. mean my case isn't as bad or just what think ill need
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Dr. John Leander Po answered
Infectious Disease 18 years experience
Right dose: Assuming you are being treated for a mild to moderate c diff infection, 125mg liquid dosing is indicated. Higher doses are used in patients with more severe forms of c diff infections.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
How long do the side effects of vancomycin treatment last for?
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Dr. Michael Fisher answered
Dermatology 32 years experience
Vancomycin: Vancomycin is removed by the body in 30 hours unless you are anephric and then it can take 37.5 days.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
How long is it supposed to it take for vancomycin to start 'working"?
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Dr. Kathleen Mullane answered
Internal Medicine 32 years experience
Antibiotic onset: All antibiotics help our immune system attack infections. Vanc is a 'static' antibiotic meaning it inhibits growth of bacteria. Some are 'cidal' (cause bacteria to die). Onset depends on how well we also control the infection. Is drainage needed, does foreign material need to come out, is there a clot or valve infection that needs surgery? Look for improvemt in 48hrs; if not investigate more.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
How long does vancomycin stay in your system?
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24 hrs: 24 hrs for clinical consideration.
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Why i.V. Injection of vancomycin is given slowly?
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Dr. Harold Fields answered
Family Medicine 61 years experience
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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A 50-year-old member asked:
How much time does it take for vancomycin to start 'working?
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Dr. Stephen Scholand answered
Infectious Disease 23 years experience
Antibiotic effects: Well this depends on 'what' type of infection you're treating, since vancomycin can be used for any number of infectious diseases. Your doc should be able to answer this question -so I would encourage you to call if you have questions. Particularly because sometimes antibiotics don't work -so if you have this question in your mind, I think you need to speak up. Health tap docs would need more info
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