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Total Vancomycin reports: 498.
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cflorida   north lauderdale	9:19am on Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
i was told i first had cellulitis then a paronychia. then later i was told it all turned into a bone disease called chronic osteomylitis. after all different meds pill form and still a picc-line i am now still taking pill form cipro and I.V. vanc... read more »

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Vancomycin Side Effects Report #SELF2436 -2009-02-06
VANCOMYCIN problem was reported on 2009-02-06
Patient reported the following VANCOMYCIN side effects:"Itchy, rash, fever, chills, rigors"Read more

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Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5217250-7
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported VANCOMYCIN problem on Jan 22, 2007. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 151.0 lb, was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, clostridium difficile colitis, malaise. VANCOMYCIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CIPROFLOXACIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5219132-3
VANCOMYCIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 24, 2007. Male patient, 56 years of age, weighting 210.0 lb, was diagnosed with cellulitis , wound infection and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: flushing, rash. VANCOMYCIN dosage: 1000 MG IV DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with UNASYN, OXYCODONE AND ACETAMINOPHEN, AMITRIPTYLINE, FOLIC ACID, FUROSEMIDE. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5219551-5
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported VANCOMYCIN problem on Jan 24, 2007. Male patient, 83 years of age, weighting 187.2 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia  and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: linear iga disease. VANCOMYCIN dosage: 1000 MG DAILY IV. During the same period patient was treated with ACETAMINOPHEN, ALBUTEROL, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE, ROCEPHIN, DOCUSATE, HEPARIN, IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE, LIDOCAINE. Patient died on 09/13/2006.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5221890-9
VANCOMYCIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 26, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, weighting 169.8 lb, was diagnosed with osteomyelitis and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asterixis, azotaemia, blood phosphorus increased, blood potassium increased, dialysis , international normalised ratio increased, nephritis interstitial, refusal of treatment by patient, renal failure acute. VANCOMYCIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CIPROFLOXACIN, DOCUSATE NA, FERROUS SULPHATE, FUROSEMIDE, GABAPENTIN, LISINOPRIL, METOPROLOL TARTRATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.




Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5225746-7
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported VANCOMYCIN problem on Jan 31, 2007. Male patient, 87 years of age, weighting 130.0 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia staphylococcal and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: thrombocytopenia. VANCOMYCIN dosage: 1000 MG QD IV DRIP. During the same period patient was treated with FLAGYL, DIGOXIN, NEURONTIN, LEVOTHYROXINE, ZYVOX. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5228416-4
VANCOMYCIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 31, 2007. Female patient, 14 years of age, weighting 115.0 lb, was diagnosed with cellulitis  and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: infusion related reaction, infusion site erythema, infusion site oedema, infusion site pain, red man syndrome. VANCOMYCIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CLINDAMYCIN, DILAUDID, PHENERGAN, VICODIN. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5227056-0
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported VANCOMYCIN problem on Feb 01, 2007. Female patient, 85 years of age, was diagnosed with bacteraemia, nervous system disorder, urosepsis and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: linear iga disease, renal failure acute. VANCOMYCIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5235260-0
VANCOMYCIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 07, 2007. Male patient, 42 years of age, weighting 152.1 lb, was diagnosed with extradural abscess, staphylococcal infection and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood culture positive, rash erythematous, rash pruritic, white blood cell count decreased. VANCOMYCIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AMITRIPTYLINE, DIAZEPAM, POLYSACCHARIDE IRON, OXYCONTIN, PROTONIX. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5239827-5
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported VANCOMYCIN problem on Feb 14, 2007. Male patient, 20 years of age, weighting 336.0 lb, was diagnosed with device related infection, staphylococcal infection and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chills, dermatitis exfoliative, pyrexia. VANCOMYCIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE, VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.




Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5241053-0
VANCOMYCIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 14, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 200.6 lb, was diagnosed with corynebacterium infection, osteomyelitis and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: leukopenia, neutropenia. VANCOMYCIN dosage: 1250 MG Q 12 HRS IV. During the same period patient was treated with RIFAMPIN. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5241067-0
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported VANCOMYCIN problem on Feb 14, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, weighting 235.9 lb, was diagnosed with cellulitis staphylococcal and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: burning sensation, rash maculo-papular. VANCOMYCIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5241084-0
VANCOMYCIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 14, 2007. Male patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with osteomyelitis and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: body temperature increased, nausea, nephritis interstitial, renal failure acute. VANCOMYCIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOSYN, AMITRIPTYLINE, CURASOL WOUND CLEANSER, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, FELODIPINE, FLUNISOLIDE NASAL SPRAY, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, NOVOLIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5243608-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported VANCOMYCIN problem on Feb 20, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, weighting 243.2 lb, was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: renal failure. VANCOMYCIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5243653-0
VANCOMYCIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 20, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, weighting 166.2 lb, was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rash. VANCOMYCIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.




Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5243823-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported VANCOMYCIN problem on Feb 20, 2007. Female patient, 49 years of age, weighting 151.9 lb, was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rash. VANCOMYCIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5243834-6
VANCOMYCIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 20, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 248.2 lb, was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anaphylactic reaction. VANCOMYCIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5243956-X
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported VANCOMYCIN problem on Feb 20, 2007. Male patient, 59 years of age, was diagnosed with bacteraemia, cellulitis  and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deafness unilateral, ototoxicity. VANCOMYCIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5244030-9
VANCOMYCIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 20, 2007. Male patient, 70 years of age, weighting 165.6 lb, was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rash. VANCOMYCIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5247827-4
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported VANCOMYCIN problem on Feb 27, 2007. Female patient, 45 years of age, weighting 158.1 lb, was diagnosed with abscess, cellulitis , pain  and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dehydration, diarrhoea, nausea, renal failure acute, vomiting. VANCOMYCIN dosage: 1500 MG QD IV. During the same period patient was treated with IBUPROFEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.




Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5247939-5
VANCOMYCIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 26, 2007. Female patient, child 8 years of age, weighting 48.50 lb, was diagnosed with meningitis  and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pruritus, rash. VANCOMYCIN dosage: 330 MG IV. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5252538-5
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported VANCOMYCIN problem on Feb 27, 2007. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 128.0 lb, was diagnosed with urosepsis and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: linear iga disease. VANCOMYCIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5252563-4
VANCOMYCIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 27, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 306.0 lb, was diagnosed with diabetic foot and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: linear iga disease. VANCOMYCIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5319148-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported VANCOMYCIN problem on Aug 25, 2006. Female patient, 89 years of age, was diagnosed with clostridium difficile colitis and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: neutropenia. VANCOMYCIN dosage: 375 MG (125 MG,3 IN 1 D), ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with AMLODIPINE, ASPIRIN, BENZYLPENICILLIN, BETAHISTINE, BUMETANIDE, CEFUROXIME, CEPHALEXIN, DIAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5319151-2
VANCOMYCIN problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on July 13, 2006. Female patient, 30 years of age, weighting 85.98 lb, was diagnosed with gastroenteritis staphylococcal, pneumonia staphylococcal and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haemoglobin decreased, platelet count decreased. VANCOMYCIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOCIN HYDROCHLORIDE, VANCOCIN HYDROCHLORIDE, VANCOCIN HYDROCHLORIDE, MERCAZOLE, TIENAM, FAMOTIDINE, LASIX, PLASMA. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5319156-1
Health Professional from JAPAN reported VANCOMYCIN problem on Feb 24, 2006. Male patient, 68 years of age, was diagnosed with gastroenteritis staphylococcal, staphylococcal bacteraemia and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, renal failure acute. VANCOMYCIN dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5319157-3
VANCOMYCIN problem was reported by a Physician from BELGIUM on Mar 02, 2006. Female patient, 19 years of age, was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: toxic epidermal necrolysis. VANCOMYCIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOCIN HYDROCHLORIDE, NATISEDINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5319172-X
Physician from JAPAN reported VANCOMYCIN problem on Nov 30, 2005. Female patient, 88 years of age, was diagnosed with clostridium colitis, pneumonia  and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: toxic epidermal necrolysis. VANCOMYCIN dosage: 1000 MG (500 MG,TWICE DAILY),ORAL. During the same period patient was treated with MEROPEN, FIRSTCIN. Patient died on 10/12/2004.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5319174-3
VANCOMYCIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from JAPAN on Dec 05, 2005. Male patient, 87 years of age, weighting 99.21 lb, was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disseminated intravascular coagulation. VANCOMYCIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, BISOLVON, CALBLOCK, BUFFERIN, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, OLMETEC, HICALIQ. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5254779-X
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported VANCOMYCIN problem on Mar 02, 2007. Male patient, weighting 166.0 lb, was diagnosed with groin abscess and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: agitation, localised oedema, oedema peripheral, rash erythematous. VANCOMYCIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOSYN. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5255977-1
VANCOMYCIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 02, 2007. Male patient, 47 years of age, weighting 220.5 lb, was diagnosed with sepsis , pyelonephritis and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chest pain , dyspnoea, glossodynia, infusion related reaction, tongue disorder. VANCOMYCIN dosage: 1300MG Q 12 HOURS IV. During the same period patient was treated with DOCUSATE, DIPHENHYDRAMINE, LOSARTAN POSTASSIUM, NYSTATIN, PSYLLIUM, SIMVASTATIN, WARFARIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5259627-X
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported VANCOMYCIN problem on Mar 07, 2007. Male patient, 54 years of age, weighting 142.0 lb, was diagnosed with cellulitis  and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cellulitis , nephritis interstitial, renal failure acute, renal tubular necrosis. VANCOMYCIN dosage: 1250 MG EVERY 12 HOURS IV BOLUS. During the same period patient was treated with ENOXAPARIN, PROCHLOROPERAZINE, FENTANYL, ONDANSETRON, PANTOPRAZOLE, VYTORIN, MORPHINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5272328-7
VANCOMYCIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 20, 2007. Male patient, weighting 249.0 lb, was diagnosed with sepsis  and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: rash erythematous. VANCOMYCIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5272347-0
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported VANCOMYCIN problem on Mar 20, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea. VANCOMYCIN dosage: 750MG IV Q12 H R. During the same period patient was treated with LEVAQUIN. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5272427-X
VANCOMYCIN problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 20, 2007. Female patient, 57 years of age, weighting 279.0 lb, was diagnosed with arthritis infective, post procedural infection and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alopecia, bacteria blood identified, blood pressure decreased, dehydration, erythrodermic psoriasis, infection, malnutrition, nail discolouration. VANCOMYCIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CIPRO. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5277127-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported VANCOMYCIN problem on Mar 22, 2007. Female patient, 36 years of age, weighting 193.0 lb, was diagnosed with wound infection staphylococcal and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: back pain , c-reactive protein increased, chest pain , headache , lymph node pain, lymphadenopathy, myalgia. VANCOMYCIN dosage: 1250 MG -MIXED W/NORMAL SALINE EVERY 12 HOURS IV DRIP. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5279970-8
VANCOMYCIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 27, 2007. Female patient, 45 years of age, weighting 207.2 lb, was diagnosed with localised infection, wound and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: anorexia, chills, hyperhidrosis, malaise, nausea, oral intake reduced, rash, wheezing. VANCOMYCIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ULTRAM, SINEMET, ADVAIR DISKUS, VICODIN, ALBUTEROL, SINGULAIR, LANTUS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5283361-3
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported VANCOMYCIN problem on Mar 28, 2007. Female patient, 57 years of age, weighting 105.8 lb, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: infusion related reaction, leukopenia, red man syndrome. VANCOMYCIN dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5287810-6
VANCOMYCIN problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 02, 2007. Male patient, weighting 170.9 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia , sepsis  and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: infusion related reaction, tinnitus . VANCOMYCIN dosage: 1250MG IM Q12 HOURS IV. During the same period patient was treated with ZOSYN. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5288197-5
Pharmacist from UNITED STATES reported VANCOMYCIN problem on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 123.0 lb, was diagnosed with cellulitis orbital and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: eye irritation, eye pruritus, throat tightness. VANCOMYCIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ROCEPHIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.



Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5290673-6
VANCOMYCIN problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 05, 2007. Male patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with osteomyelitis and was treated with VANCOMYCIN. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: exfoliative rash. VANCOMYCIN dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOSYN, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, COREG, ALLOPURINOL, BUMETANIDE, LEVOTHYROXINE, ISOSORBIDE, HUMALOG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

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