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Nephrotoxicity (e.g., reports of renal failure, renal impairment, blood creatinine increased) occurred in 5% of subjects treated with vancomycin hydrochloride. Nephrotoxicity following vancomycin hydrochloride typically first occurred within one week after completion of treatment (median day of onset was Day 16). Nephrotoxicity following vancomycin hydrochloride occurred in 6% of subjects >65 years of age and 3% of subjects ≤65 years of age
The incidences of hypokalemia, urinary tract infection, peripheral edema, insomnia, constipation, anemia, depression, vomiting, and hypotension were higher among subjects >65 years of age than in subjects ≤65 years of age
Discontinuation of study drug due to adverse events occurred in 7% of subjects treated with vancomycin hydrochloride. The most common adverse events leading to discontinuation of vancomycin hydrochloride were
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REPORTS OF SUSPECTED VANCOMYCIN SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS
Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Vancomycin. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence. Possible Vancomycin side effects / adverse reactions in 66 year old femaleReported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Korea, Republic of on 2011-10-03 Patient: 66 year old female Reactions: Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis, Hypotension Adverse event resulted in: death Suspect drug(s): Vancomycin
Voriconazole
Azithromycin
Adalimumab
Ceftriaxone
Other drugs received by patient: Prednisolone; Celecoxib; Methotrexate Possible Vancomycin side effects / adverse reactions in 88 year old femaleReported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2011-10-03 Patient: 88 year old female Reactions: Face Oedema Suspect drug(s): Vancomycin
Metoclopramide
Metronidazole
Ciprofloxacin
Other drugs received by patient: Trospium Chloride; Polyethylene Glycol; Simvastatin; Cetirizine HCL; Amitriptyline HCL; Lidocaine; Propylthiouracil Possible Vancomycin side effects / adverse reactions in 88 year old femaleReported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2011-10-03 Patient: 88 year old female Reactions: Face Oedema Suspect drug(s): Vancomycin
Metoclopramide
Metronidazole IN Plastic Container
Ciprofloxacin IN Dextrose
Other drugs received by patient: Amitriptyline HCL; Lidocaine; Trospium Chloride; Cetirizine HCL; Polyethylene Glycol; Simvastatin; Propylthiouracil
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