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Vancomycin is a glycopeptide antibiotic used in the prophylaxis and treatment of infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria. It has traditionally been reserved as a drug of "last resort", used only after treatment with other antibiotics had failed, although the emergence of vancomycin-resistant organisms means that it... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| MRSA | 131 |
84% |
| Cystic Fibrosis | 25 |
88% |
| Meningitis | 12 |
75% |
| Crohn's Disease & Ulcer... | 4 |
100% |
| Flesh-Eating Bacteria | 3 |
100% |
Overall, 85% (178
Members)
find Vancomycin helpful
Vancomycin Reviews
Somewhat Helpful
He got this last time he was in the hospital. It's highly irritating to his veins, and it hurts him unless they pump it in slowly...
Somewhat Helpful
The second time I got Vanco IV's I got welts so I can't take it anymore.
Too Soon To Tell
My daughter's doctor just called this in, so we'll see if it works.
Too Soon To Tell
Currently on PICC line, only 5 days so far.
Too Soon To Tell
PIC LINE VERY ANNOYING VAC TAKES 2 TO 3 HOURS TO GO IN AND MAKES ME ILL.
Too Soon To Tell
vancomycin twice a day iv-
Too Soon To Tell
I've been on 2x daily infusions since surgery 10/28/07. I will feel it has worked if I can get through 6 months without another occurence.
Too Soon To Tell
Just had a PICC line and am currently on this drug
Too Soon To Tell
currently taken this med
Considering
I heard that this might be the way to go, but I think it could be costy to do.
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Vancomycin - How long?
Yes you can remain on vancomycin forever so we are told. Not sure if that is good. Do they know the source or where the infection is? [More] -
Vancomycin - How long?
That is normal.I was on a vanco like drug Zyvox and high doses of clindamyacin and augmentin.( I am allergic to Vanco ).Every time I have been on an I... [More] -
Vancomycin for Meningitis
Its been a while since I had bacterial meningitis, but I'll do my best. I wanna help the people on this board, because having meningitis was hell! (e... [More] -
Vancomycin for Meningitis
Tell us about your personal experience with Vancomycin as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any recommendations or tips? [More] -
Vancomycin for Cystic Fibrosis
Tell us about your personal experience with Vancomycin as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any recommendations or tips? [More]
