Vancomycin and flushing Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5155117-3
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 20, 2006. Female patient, 34 years of age, weighting 162.0 lb, was diagnosed with wound infection staphylococcal and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: band neutrophil count increased, erythema, flushing, musculoskeletal stiffness, pain , pyrexia. Vancomycin dosage: 1250 MG Q 12 HRS IV DRIP. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5490487-8
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 17, 2007. Female patient, 36 years of age, weighting 115.0 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection enterococcal and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: flushing, red man syndrome. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5493444-0
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Oct 22, 2007. Female patient, 36 years of age, weighting 115.0 lb, was diagnosed with urinary tract infection enterococcal and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: flushing, red man syndrome. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5393830-3
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 19, 2007. Female patient, child 8 years of age, weighting 57.32 lb, was diagnosed with staphylococcal infection  and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: condition aggravated, flushing, infusion related reaction, rash , red man syndrome. Vancomycin dosage: 430MG Q8H IV. During the same period patient was treated with CREON, ADVAIR DISKUS, ALBUTEROL HFA, PULMOZYME, TOBRAMYCIN, CETIRIZINE, MONTELUKAST, STRATTERA. Patient was hospitalized. 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 #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 #5634847-0
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 21, 2008. Male patient, 88 years of age, was diagnosed with prophylaxis and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: erythema multiforme, flushing, hypertension. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #4673351-3
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from on May 24, 2005. Male patient, 77 years of age, weighting 160.0 lb, was diagnosed with prophylaxis, surgery  and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anaesthetic complication, flushing, hypotension, red man syndrome. Vancomycin dosage: 1000 MG X ONE INTRAVENOUS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5866979-6
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 28, 2008. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 231.5 lb, was diagnosed with prophylaxis and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: defaecation urgency, erythema, flushing, oxygen saturation decreased, pruritus, rash , urticaria. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Vancomycin Side Effects Report #4993907-8
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 03, 2006. Female patient, 44 years of age, weighting 131.2 lb, was diagnosed with preoperative care and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: flushing, pruritus. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #4945313-X
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 15, 2006. Female patient, 37 years of age, weighting 91.00 lb, was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: flushing, tachycardia. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GENTAMICIN. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #4555520-6
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from on Jan 18, 2005. Female patient, weighting 148.0 lb, was diagnosed with lyme disease and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: flushing, pyrexia, swelling face, wheezing. Vancomycin dosage: 750 MG IV Q 12H. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5849191-6
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 18, 2008. Female patient, 96 years of age, weighting 159.6 lb, was diagnosed with infection prophylaxis, preoperative care and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: flushing, infusion related reaction, pruritus, urticaria. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5849164-3
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 18, 2008. Female patient, 78 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was diagnosed with infection prophylaxis, surgery  and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: flushing, pruritus, urticaria. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5849154-0
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Aug 18, 2008. Female patient, 76 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with infection prophylaxis, surgery  and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: flushing, pruritus, urticaria. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5789468-6
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on June 18, 2008. Male patient, 54 years of age, was diagnosed with infection  and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: flushing, hypotension, hypoxia. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5154993-8
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 20, 2006. Male patient, 85 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with hip arthroplasty, preoperative care and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: flushing, pruritus, urticaria. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5155060-X
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Nov 20, 2006. Male patient, 85 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with hip arthroplasty, preoperative care and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: flushing, pruritus, urticaria. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5168831-0
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 05, 2006. Female patient, 50 years of age, weighting 165.3 lb, was diagnosed with clostridium difficile colitis and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: erythema, flushing, rash , skin burning sensation. Vancomycin dosage: 250 MG QID PO. During the same period patient was treated with FUROSEMIDE, METRONIDAZOLE. Patient recovered.


Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5219132-3
Vancomycin side effect 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 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 #6129951-7
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 23, 2009. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 221.1 lb, was diagnosed with cellulitis  and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chest discomfort, erythema, feeling abnormal, flushing, infusion related reaction. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5005935-7
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on May 17, 2006. Female patient, 79 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with bacteria blood identified and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cough, discomfort, flushing, laryngeal oedema, stridor, type i hypersensitivity. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5564870-6
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 14, 2007. Male patient, 80 years of age, was diagnosed with antibiotic prophylaxis, cardiac pacemaker insertion and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest, feeling hot, flushing, hypotension, infusion related reaction, pulse absent, unresponsive to stimuli. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5195982-7
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 27, 2006. Female patient, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with antibiotic prophylaxis, joint arthroplasty and was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: flushing, urticaria. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.


Vancomycin Side Effects Report #5520797-7
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 16, 2007. Female patient, 81 years of age, was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anxiety , burning sensation, flushing, infusion related reaction. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CHLORIDE, ZYVOX, PROTONIX, DEXTROSE, BENADRYL, ZOCOR. Patient recovered.

Vancomycin Side Effects Report #4734525-6
Vancomycin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 03, 2005. Male patient, 53 years of age, weighting 175.9 lb, was treated with Vancomycin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: chills, erythema, flushing, rash , visual disturbance. Vancomycin dosage: unknown. 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.