This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Vancomycin and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (681)
Death (104)
Life Threatening Events (78)
Disability (13)
Reports by Reaction Type
Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (104),
Renal Failure Acute (100),
Pyrexia (62),
Renal Failure (45),
Hypotension (35),
Septic Shock (35),
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (34),
Thrombocytopenia (31),
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (31),
Renal Impairment (28),
Tubulointerstitial Nephritis (25),
Tachycardia (23)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Vancomycin. For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Vancomycin side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: female, weighing 61.0 kg (134.2 pounds)
Reactions: Dyspnoea, Pneumonia, Tachycardia, Pyrexia, Multi-Organ Failure, Oedema, Hypoxia, Urosepsis, Asthenia, Escherichia Infection, Renal Failure Acute
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Afinitor
Dosage: unk
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Breast Cancer Metastatic
Start date: 2010-12-23
End date: 2011-03-18
Comparator Trastuzumab
Dosage: 137 mg
Indication: Breast Cancer Metastatic
Start date: 2010-12-23
End date: 2011-03-10
Paclitaxel
Dosage: 142 mg
Indication: Breast Cancer Metastatic
Start date: 2010-12-23
End date: 2011-03-03
Vancomycin
Dosage: 1 g, q12h
Start date: 2011-03-16
Other drugs received by patient: Duoneb; Lovenox; Xanax; Benadryl; Metoprolol Tartrate; Vicodin; Protonix
Possible Vancomycin side effects in 57 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-08-23
Patient: 57 year old female
Reactions: Shock, Rash Pruritic, Hypokalaemia, Renal Failure Acute
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride
Indication: Infection
Start date: 2011-07-11
End date: 2011-07-19
Vancomycin
Indication: Infection
Start date: 2011-07-11
End date: 2011-07-19
Other drugs received by patient: Tegretol; Depakene; Aspirin; Bisoprolol Fumarate; Calciparine; Levothyroxine Sodium
Possible Vancomycin side effects in 76 year old female
Reported by a physician from France on 2012-08-23
Patient: 76 year old female
Reactions: Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ciprofloxacin HCL
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Ticarcillin
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Vancomycin
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Vancomycin side effects in 52 year old female
Reported by a physician from France on 2012-08-23
Patient: 52 year old female
Reactions: Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Gabapentin
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Trimethoprim + Sulfamethoxazole
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Vancomycin
Dosage: unk
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Vancomycin side effects in
Reported by a physician from France on 2012-08-22
Patient:
Reactions: Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ciprofloxacin HCL
Dosage: unk, unknown
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Ticarcillin
Dosage: unk, unknown
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Vancomycin
Dosage: unk, unknown
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Vancomycin side effects in 65 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Korea, Republic of on 2012-08-22
Patient: 65 year old female
Reactions: Drug Resistance, Deafness
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampicillin
Indication: Meningitis Pneumococcal
Rocephin
Indication: Meningitis Pneumococcal
Vancomycin
Indication: Meningitis Pneumococcal
Possible Vancomycin side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: female
Reactions: Blood Pressure Increased, Dyspnoea, Flatulence, Peritoneal Dialysis Complication, Weight Increased, Abdominal Distension, Umbilical Hernia, Feeling Abnormal, Cardiac Arrest
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dianeal
Start date: 2009-07-19
End date: 2009-07-28
Dianeal
Indication: Peritoneal Dialysis
Dianeal LOW Calcium W / Dextrose 1.5%
Indication: Peritoneal Dialysis
Heparin
Vancomycin
Possible Vancomycin side effects in 65 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: 65 year old male
Reactions: Multi-Organ Failure, Metabolic Acidosis, Rash, Rash Morbilliform, Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms, Eosinophilia, Rash Pruritic
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Fluconazole
Indication: Evidence Based Treatment
Levofloxacin
Indication: Evidence Based Treatment
Metronidazole
Indication: Evidence Based Treatment
Vancomycin
Indication: Evidence Based Treatment
Possible Vancomycin side effects in 59 year old male
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: 59 year old male, weighing 76.3 kg (167.8 pounds)
Reactions: Angioedema, Diabetic Neuropathic Ulcer, Osteomyelitis, TOE Amputation
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lisinopril
Dosage: 40 mg, every day, po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2011-08-10
End date: 2012-07-16
Vancomycin
Dosage: 1500 mg
Indication: Infection Prophylaxis
Start date: 2012-06-15
End date: 2012-06-17
Vancomycin
Dosage: 1500 mg
Indication: Surgery
Start date: 2012-06-15
End date: 2012-06-17
Possible Vancomycin side effects in 74 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Japan on 2012-08-21
Patient: 74 year old male, weighing 59.0 kg (129.8 pounds)
Reactions: Pneumonia, Renal Failure, Respiratory Disorder
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Vancomycin
Other drugs received by patient: Doripenem Monohydrate; Humulin R
Possible Vancomycin side effects in 52 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Israel on 2012-08-21
Patient: 52 year old female
Reactions: Histiocytosis Haematophagic, Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Gabapentin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Immune Globulin (Human)
Dosage: 200 mg/kg/day
Indication: Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Vancomycin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Vancomycin side effects in 18 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: 18 year old male
Reactions: Dysgeusia, Pruritus Generalised, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Bone Marrow Failure, Neutropenia, Decreased Appetite, Leukopenia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Daptomycin
Indication: Staphylococcal Osteomyelitis
Telavancin Hydrochloride
Dosage: approximately 10 mg/kg/day
Indication: Staphylococcal Osteomyelitis
Vancomycin
Dosage: 13 mg/kg
Indication: Staphylococcal Osteomyelitis
Vancomycin
Dosage: 19 mg/kg
Other drugs received by patient: Rifampicin; Ciprofloxacin; Meropenem
Possible Vancomycin side effects in 62 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-08-21
Patient: 62 year old male
Reactions: Pancytopenia, Condition Aggravated
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Bactrim
Start date: 2012-05-29
End date: 2012-06-12
Ceftriaxone
Start date: 2012-05-16
End date: 2012-05-29
Vancomycin
Start date: 2012-03-22
End date: 2012-05-29
Other drugs received by patient: Clindamycin HCL; Levofloxacin
Possible Vancomycin side effects in 52 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Israel on 2012-08-21
Patient: 52 year old female
Reactions: Histiocytosis Haematophagic, Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Gabapentin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Immune Globulin (Human)
Dosage: 200 mg/kg/day
Indication: Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Vancomycin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Vancomycin side effects in male
Reported by a physician from Ireland on 2012-08-20
Patient: male
Reactions: Malaise, Rash, Pyrexia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Sodium Chloride 0.9%
End date: 2012-08-02
Vancomycin
Indication: Infection
End date: 2012-08-02
Other drugs received by patient: Celebrex; Metronidazole; Oxycontin; Oxycodone Hydrochloride; Lyrica
Possible Vancomycin side effects in 65 year old male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-20
Patient: 65 year old male
Reactions: Metabolic Acidosis, Oedema Mucosal, Mental Status Changes, Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Levofloxacin
Indication: Evidence Based Treatment
Vancomycin
Indication: Evidence Based Treatment
Other drugs received by patient: Metronidazole; Fluconazole
Possible Vancomycin side effects in 65 year old male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-20
Patient: 65 year old male
Reactions: Metabolic Acidosis, Oedema Mucosal, Mental Status Changes, Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Levofloxacin
Indication: Evidence Based Treatment
Vancomycin
Indication: Evidence Based Treatment
Other drugs received by patient: Metronidazole; Fluconazole
Possible Vancomycin side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2012-08-17
Patient: male, weighing 72.6 kg (159.7 pounds)
Reactions: Acute Myeloid Leukaemia, Renal Failure Acute
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Clofarabine
Dosage: 37 mg, qd
Start date: 2012-02-02
End date: 2012-02-05
Clofarabine
Dosage: 37 mg, qd
Indication: Acute Myeloid Leukaemia
Start date: 2012-01-30
End date: 2012-01-30
Mozobil
Dosage: 17.4 mg, qd
Indication: Acute Myeloid Leukaemia
Start date: 2012-01-30
End date: 2012-01-30
Mozobil
Dosage: 17.4 mg, qd
Start date: 2012-02-01
End date: 2012-02-04
Vancomycin
Dosage: 1 g, bid
Indication: Sepsis
Start date: 2012-02-05
End date: 2012-02-07
Other drugs received by patient: Daunorubicin HCL; Potassium Chloride; Nicotine; Fluticasone Propionate / Salmeterol; Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate; Ondansetron; Potassium Chloride; Allopurinol; Daunorubicin HCL; Cyclizine; Furosemide; Ipratropium Bromide; Chlordiazepoxide; Itraconazole; Acyclovir; Meropenem; Meropenem; Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate; Calcium Carbonate; Daunorubicin HCL
Possible Vancomycin side effects in 2 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-08-17
Patient: 2 year old female
Reactions: Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased, Gamma-Glutamyltransferase Increased
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Amikacin
Dosage: unk
Indication: Bronchitis
Start date: 2012-07-10
End date: 2012-07-18
Augmentin '500'
Dosage: unk
Indication: Pharyngeal Abscess
Start date: 2012-06-30
End date: 2012-07-10
Tazobactam
Dosage: unk
Indication: Bronchitis
Start date: 2012-07-10
End date: 2012-07-11
Vancomycin
Dosage: unk
Indication: Bronchitis
Start date: 2012-07-12
End date: 2012-07-18
Other drugs received by patient: Claforan; Solu-Medrol; Amoxicillin; Fosfocine; Clarithromycin
Possible Vancomycin side effects in 65 year old male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-17
Patient: 65 year old male
Reactions: Metabolic Acidosis, Oedema Mucosal, Mental Status Changes, Swollen Tongue, Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Levofloxacin (Levaquin)
Indication: Evidence Based Treatment
Vancomycin
Indication: Evidence Based Treatment
Other drugs received by patient: Metronidazole; Fluconazole
Possible Vancomycin side effects in 20 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-17
Patient: 20 year old male, weighing 89.4 kg (196.7 pounds)
Reactions: Pruritus
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Vancomycin
Possible Vancomycin side effects in 18 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-17
Patient: 18 year old male
Reactions: Pruritus Generalised, Malaise, Fatigue, Chills, Bone Marrow Failure, Neutropenia, Pyrexia, Leukopenia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Vancomycin
Dosage: 1 g, q12h
Vancomycin
Dosage: 1.5 g, q12h
Other drugs received by patient: Amoxicillin; Rifampin; Ertapenem; Telavancin Hydrochloride; Minocycline HCL; Daptomycin; Meropenem
Possible Vancomycin side effects in 70 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-08-17
Patient: 70 year old male
Reactions: Confusional State, Disorientation, Aggression
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride
Indication: Septic Shock
Start date: 2012-06-17
End date: 2012-06-19
Fungizone
Indication: Candidiasis
Start date: 2012-06-18
Ranitidine
Start date: 2012-06-17
Tazobactam
Start date: 2012-06-17
Vancomycin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2012-06-17
End date: 2012-06-17
Possible Vancomycin side effects in female
Reported by a physician from Korea, Republic of on 2012-08-16
Patient: female
Reactions: Pneumonia, Sepsis
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Doripenem Monohydrate
Indication: Pneumonia
Start date: 2012-07-21
End date: 2012-07-22
Vancomycin
Indication: Pneumonia
Start date: 2012-07-19
End date: 2012-07-22
Other drugs received by patient: Verapamil; Lasix; Solu-Medrol; Anti Arrhythmic
Possible Vancomycin side effects in 76 year old female
Reported by a physician from France on 2012-08-16
Patient: 76 year old female
Reactions: Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms, Hepatitis
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ciprofloxacin
Ticarcillin
Vancomycin
Possible Vancomycin side effects in 76 year old female
Reported by a physician from France on 2012-08-15
Patient: 76 year old female
Reactions: Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ciprofloxacin
Ticarcillin
Vancomycin
Possible Vancomycin side effects in
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Netherlands on 2012-08-15
Patient:
Reactions: Hyperkalaemia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cancidas
Dosage: 50 mg, qd
Start date: 2010-01-28
End date: 2010-02-16
Cancidas
Dosage: 70 mg, qd
Indication: Infection Prophylaxis
Start date: 2010-01-27
End date: 2010-01-27
Tacrolimus
Indication: Liver Transplant
Start date: 2009-05-25
End date: 2010-01-27
Tacrolimus
Indication: Immunosuppression
Start date: 2010-01-29
End date: 2010-03-09
Tacrolimus
Start date: 2010-03-10
End date: 2010-03-14
Tacrolimus
Start date: 2010-03-17
Vancomycin
Indication: Localised Intraabdominal Fluid Collection
Start date: 2010-01-26
End date: 2010-02-04
Vancomycin
Indication: Staphylococcal Infection
Other drugs received by patient: Norfloxacin; Esomeprazole; Albumin (Human); Methylprednisolone; Insulin; Ipratropium Bromide; Plasma Protein Fraction (Human); Plasma Protein Fraction (Human); Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim; Mycophenolate Mofetil; Terlipressin; Insulin; Meropenem; Blood Cells, RED; Omeprazole; Omeprazole; Heparin; Insulin; Dextrose; Duovent; Ceftriaxone Sodium; Ursodiol; Methylprednisolone; Acyclovir; Duovent; Mycophenolate Mofetil; Esomeprazole; Magnesium Sulfate; Lactitol; Albumin (Human); Ampicillin; Norepinephrine; Tramadol Hydrochloride; Heparin
Possible Vancomycin side effects in 78 year old male
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-08-15
Patient: 78 year old male, weighing 56.7 kg (124.7 pounds)
Reactions: Nephropathy Toxic, Blood Creatinine Increased
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Vancomycin
Dosage: 1250mg qid po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Clostridium Difficile Colitis
Start date: 2012-04-05
End date: 2012-04-09
Vancomycin
Dosage: 750mg q12h iv
Start date: 2012-03-29
End date: 2012-04-09
Other drugs received by patient: NPH Insulin; Esomeprazole Sodium; Collagenase Topically; Metoprolol Tartrate; Heparin; Citalopram Hydrobromide; Simvastatin; D5ns IVF; Hydromorphone HCL; Insulin Aspart Sliding Scale; Sinemet; Amlodipine; Senna; Ferrous Sulfate TAB; Docusate
Possible Vancomycin side effects in 76 year old female
Reported by a physician from France on 2012-08-15
Patient: 76 year old female
Reactions: Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ciprofloxacin HCL
Ticarcillin
Vancomycin
Possible Vancomycin side effects in 82 year old male
Reported by a physician from Australia on 2012-08-14
Patient: 82 year old male
Reactions: Bacteraemia, Staphylococcal Infection, Treatment Failure
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Gentamicin
Indication: Device Related Infection
Metronidazole
Indication: Device Related Infection
Timentin
Indication: Device Related Infection
Vancomycin
Indication: Device Related Infection
Vancomycin
Indication: Antibiotic Prophylaxis
Other drugs received by patient: Warfarin Sodium
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