Vanlid 500mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Vanlid 500mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat a particular type of bloody diarrhea that may rarely happen after the overuse of antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of the causative bacteria known as Clostridium difficile.
Vanlid 500mg Tablet is only effective in treating Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea and is not useful for treating other types of diarrhea or any other infection in the body. It may be used for treating adults as well as children. This medicine is taken orally, with or without food. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
Side effects that may be seen with this medicine include wheezing, kidney (renal) injury, shortness of breath, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), and decreased blood pressure. Keeping yourself well hydrated will help to prevent any dizziness.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of an allergic reaction to this medication in the past. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function and hearing function while you are taking this medicine.
Vanlid 500mg Tablet is only effective in treating Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea and is not useful for treating other types of diarrhea or any other infection in the body. It may be used for treating adults as well as children. This medicine is taken orally, with or without food. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
Side effects that may be seen with this medicine include wheezing, kidney (renal) injury, shortness of breath, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), and decreased blood pressure. Keeping yourself well hydrated will help to prevent any dizziness.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of an allergic reaction to this medication in the past. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function and hearing function while you are taking this medicine.
Uses of Vanlid Tablet
- Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea
Benefits of Vanlid Tablet
In Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea
Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. It can most commonly occur due to an infection of the digestive tract. Vanlid 500mg Tablet helps to treat diarrhea with bloody discharge that is caused due to a bacteria called Clostridium difficile. This medicine can relieve frequent loose motions and also help you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.
Side effects of Vanlid Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Vanlid
- Breathlessness
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Abdominal pain
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Phlebitis
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Flatulence
- Hearing loss
- Renal toxicity
- Headache
- Fever
- Peripheral edema
- Fatigue
- Urinary tract infection
- Back pain
- Red man syndrome
How to use Vanlid Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Vanlid 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Vanlid Tablet works
Vanlid 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Vanlid 500mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Vanlid 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Vanlid 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Vanlid 500mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Vanlid 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vanlid 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test and some blood tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test and some blood tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Vanlid 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Vanlid Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Vanlid 500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Vanlid 500mg Tablet for the treatment of diarrhea and inflammation of intestine caused by bacteria called Clostridium difficile.
- Do not use it for any other types of diarrhea or bacterial infections.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Take your medicine with plenty of water and keep yourself hydrated.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function and your hearing function while you are taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Glycopeptides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Glycopeptides
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Patients taking Vanlid 500mg Tablet
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*Severe bacterial infections
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*Decreased blood pressure
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FAQs
How long does Vanlid 500mg Tablet take to work?
Usually, Vanlid 500mg Tablet starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
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