Vancomycin 100 Gram Solution For Injection Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Damage To The Kidneys
  • Decreased Kidney Function
  • Hearing Loss
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Condition Where The Body Is Unable To Maintain Adequate Blood Flow Called Shock
  • A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
  • A Type Of Bumpy Skin Rash Called A Maculopapular Rash
  • A Type Of Kidney Inflammation Called Interstitial Nephritis
  • A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
  • A Type Of Skin Disorder Called Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
  • Acute Kidney Failure
  • Allergic Reaction Causing Inflammation Of Blood Vessels
  • Complete Stoppage Of The Heart
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Diarrhea From An Infection With Clostridium Difficile Bacteria
  • Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
  • Hives
  • Kounis Syndrome
  • Linear Iga Bullous Dermatosis, An Autoimmune Condition That Affects The Skin And Inside The Mouth
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Ototoxicity, Damage To The Inner Ear That Affects Hearing Or Balance
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Skin Rash With Sloughing
  • Thrombophlebitis, An Inflamed Vein Due To A Blood Clot
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Fever As A Result Of Taking The Medication
  • A Skin Rash
  • Chest Pain
  • Chills
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Fever
  • Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
  • Inflammation Of The Vein, Or Phlebitis After Infusion
  • Itching
  • Muscle Pain
  • Nausea
  • Poisoning Caused By Anticholinergic Medication
  • Reactions At The Site Of The Injection
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • Wheezing

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