Vancomycin and dyspnoea Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5064285-3
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on June 22, 2006. Male patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal sepsis and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cyanosis, dyspnoea, infusion related reaction, tremor. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DOXYCYCLINE, FUROSEMIDE, ENOXAPARIN, MORPHINE, CLINDAMYCIN, ROCEPHIN, LISINOPRIL, AMITRIPTOLINE. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #4990953-5
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Apr 18, 2006. Male patient, 92 years of age, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection , enterococcal infection and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac failure congestive, dyspnoea, electrocardiogram abnormal, eosinophilia, hepatic function abnormal, rash , urticaria, ventricular extrasystoles, ventricular hypokinesia. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TEICOPLANIN, OXYGEN. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5739359-1
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 21, 2008. Male patient, 53 years of age, weighting 315.0 lb, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection  and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chills, dyspnoea, pyrexia. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5000008-1
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 10, 2006. Female patient, 22 years of age, weighting 99.21 lb, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection  and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood pressure decreased, convulsion, dyspnoea, face oedema. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RANITIDINE, PROMETHAZINE, ONDANSETRON, LANSOPRAZOLE, ACETAMINOPHEN, AMPICILLIN, METHYLPREDNISOLONE. Patient recovered.


Vancomycin Side Effects Report #4575567-3
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Jan 28, 2005. Male patient, weighting 235.5 lb, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection  and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dizziness , dyspnoea. Vancomycin dosage: 1500MG Q12H INTRAVENOU. During the same period patient was treated with NORVASC, NOVOLIN R, PRINIVIL, TYLENOL, VASOTEC, DEMEROL, PERCOCET, PHENERGAN. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #4964921-3
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from JAPAN on Mar 23, 2006. Male patient, 92 years of age, was diagnosed with sepsis  and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac failure congestive, dyspnoea, electrocardiogram abnormal, eosinophilia, hepatic function abnormal, rash , ventricular hypokinesia. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TEICOPLANIN. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #4990317-4
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on May 02, 2006. Female patient, 67 years of age, weighting 171.0 lb, was diagnosed with sepsis  and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, flushing, infusion related reaction. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5965643-2
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 21, 2008. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 195.0 lb, was diagnosed with sepsis  and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, feeling abnormal, pruritus, pulse absent. Vancomycin dosage: 1000 MG EVERY DAY INTRAVENOU. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #4570051-5
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Jan 25, 2005. Female patient, 48 years of age, weighting 216.1 lb, was diagnosed with sepsis  and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dysphagia, dyspnoea, toxic epidermal necrolysis. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with NORVASC, RENAGEL, LISINOPRIL, ALEVE, BICARBONATE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5255977-1
Vancomycin side effect 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 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 #5502904-5
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 29, 2007. Female patient, 85 years of age, weighting 95.00 lb, was diagnosed with respiratory disorder and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dysphagia, dyspnoea, eating disorder , flushing, incoherent, oedema, oxygen saturation decreased, screaming. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 10/10/2007.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #4874405-9
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 04, 2006. Male patient, 36 years of age, weighting 132.3 lb, was diagnosed with pyrexia and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: burning sensation, dyspnoea, infusion related reaction, malaise. Vancomycin dosage: 1200 MG IV. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5350393-6
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 06, 2007. Male patient, 81 years of age, weighting 240.3 lb, was diagnosed with prophylaxis and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chills, dyspnoea, rash , tremor. Vancomycin dosage: 500MG EVERY 12HOUR IV. During the same period patient was treated with PLAVIX, DILTIAZEM, PROZAC, ZOCOR, FUROSEMIDE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, ISOSORBIDE DINITRATE, COZAAR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5350395-X
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 06, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with prophylaxis and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chills, dyspnoea, rash , tremor. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PEPCID, COLACE, NEXIUM, MORPHINE, ACETAMINOPHEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5503938-7
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 30, 2007. Male patient, 45 years of age, weighting 210.0 lb, was diagnosed with post procedural infection and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: addison's disease , cardiac disorder, dyspnoea, hearing impaired, post procedural infection, rash , red man syndrome. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #4831188-6
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 27, 2005. Male patient, 74 years of age, weighting 200.6 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia staphylococcal and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation , dyspnoea, oxygen saturation decreased, wheezing. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AZITHROMYCIN, CEFTRIAXONE, HEPARIN, LASIX, HYDRALAZINE, INSULIN, AMLODIPINE, DOCUSATE. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5592971-5
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Jan 14, 2008. Male patient, weighting 39.68 lb, was diagnosed with pneumonia  and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, oxygen saturation increased, rash . Vancomycin dosage: 240 MG EVERY 8 HOURS IV. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5373984-5
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 12, 2007. Male patient, child 9 years of age, weighting 53.00 lb, was diagnosed with osteomyelitis and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE, VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE, VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE, VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE, LAMICTAL, XEPONEX, MELATONIN, BACLOFEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 06/10/2007.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #4878484-4
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 04, 2006. Male patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with nausea , pyrexia and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Vancomycin Side Effects Report #4733434-6
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 01, 2005. Male patient, 55 years of age, weighting 198.4 lb, was diagnosed with infection  and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, erythema, haemodynamic instability, hypersensitivity, hypotension, tachypnoea, ventricular tachycardia. Vancomycin dosage: 1000 MG/ 200 ML D5W IV. During the same period patient was treated with ALLOPURINOL, DIGOXIN, FOSINOPRIL, FUROSEMIDE, METOLAZONE, GLYBURIDE, SIMVASTATIN, WARFARIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #4560318-9
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Jan 19, 2005. Male patient, 42 years of age, weighting 185.2 lb, was diagnosed with infection , pneumonia  and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, hypotension, infusion related reaction, rash , tachycardia. Vancomycin dosage: 1250 MG. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5358294-4
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 14, 2007. Female patient, weighting 112.4 lb, was diagnosed with infection  and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, swelling face. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5159479-2
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 22, 2006. Male patient, weighting 136.5 lb, was diagnosed with infection  and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest discomfort, dysphonia, dyspnoea, infusion related reaction, tachycardia, tachypnoea, wheezing. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5487927-7
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 12, 2007. Female patient, 51 years of age, weighting 152.1 lb, was diagnosed with febrile neutropenia, platelet count decreased and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: angioedema, dyspnoea, rash . Vancomycin dosage: 1000 MG EVERY 8 HOURS IV. During the same period patient was treated with PLATELETS. Patient recovered.


Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5318773-2
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 04, 2007. Male patient, 77 years of age, weighting 282.2 lb, was diagnosed with device related infection and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: burning sensation, dyspnoea, infusion related reaction, muscle twitching. Vancomycin dosage: 1500 MG EVERY 24 HOURS. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5821023-1
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 10, 2008. Male patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with cellulitis  and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute pulmonary oedema, dyspnoea, hypotension, hypoxia, mental status changes, rales, respiratory alkalosis. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXYCODONE, ENOXAPARIN. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5927588-3
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 09, 2008. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with cellulitis  and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, pruritus. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #4666973-7
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Jan 31, 2005. Female patient, 38 years of age, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with cellulitis , staphylococcal infection  and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, nausea . Vancomycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE, VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE, ASPIRIN, CLINDAMYCIN, LANTUS INSULIN, LIPITOR, PRINIVIL, ZETIA. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5410251-5
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 27, 2007. Female patient, 50 years of age, weighting 164.2 lb, was diagnosed with catheter related infection and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaphylactic reaction, anxiety , chest pain , dyspnoea, hypersensitivity, unresponsive to stimuli. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5788885-8
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 18, 2008. Male patient, 83 years of age, weighting 160.9 lb, was diagnosed with antibiotic prophylaxis and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest discomfort, dyspnoea, hot flush. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIGOXIN, ASPIRIN, AMLODIPINE, SIMVASTATIN, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, METOPROLOL, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5890857-X
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Sept 12, 2008. Male patient, 83 years of age, weighting 160.9 lb, was diagnosed with antibiotic prophylaxis and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest discomfort, dyspnoea, hot flush. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DIGOXIN, ASPIRIN, AMLODIPINE, SIMVASTATIN, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, METOPROLOL TARTRATE, HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5907536-2
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 02, 2008. Male patient, 83 years of age, weighting 160.9 lb, was diagnosed with antibiotic prophylaxis and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest discomfort, dyspnoea, hot flush. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5409530-7
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 08, 2007. Female patient, 17 years of age, weighting 119.0 lb, was diagnosed with antibiotic prophylaxis and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: caesarean section, dyspnoea, paraesthesia oral, pruritus. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LACTATED RINGER, FENTANYL. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5698044-5
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 04, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with antibiotic prophylaxis, preoperative care and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, hypotension, urticaria. Vancomycin dosage: LESS THAN 5 ML ONCE IV. Patient recovered.


Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5698045-7
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Apr 04, 2008. Male patient was diagnosed with antibiotic prophylaxis, preoperative care and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , dyspnoea. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. Patient died on 03/17/2008.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5088084-1
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 23, 2006. Male patient, 58 years of age, weighting 78.00 lb, was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrioventricular block, chest pain , dyspnoea, nausea , pruritus, rash . Vancomycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5272347-0
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES 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 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 #5782967-2
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on June 19, 2008. Male patient, 32 years of age, was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: body temperature increased, dyspnoea, flushing, nonspecific reaction, tachycardia. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #6006175-5
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 16, 2008. Male patient, weighting 129.4 lb, was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: arrhythmia , body temperature increased, dyspnoea. Vancomycin dosage: 1000MG INFUSION. Patient recovered.


Vancomycin Side Effects Report #6102084-1
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 03, 2009. Female patient, weighting 386.7 lb, was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, hyperhidrosis, infusion related reaction, pharyngeal oedema. Vancomycin dosage: 1000MG IV. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #6102930-1
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Mar 03, 2009. Male patient, weighting 122.1 lb, was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, pruritus, throat irritation. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #4835177-7
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 23, 2005. Male patient was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: agitation, bronchospasm, dyspnoea, hypotension, pruritus, rash , vasodilatation. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LACTATED RINGER. Patient recovered.