Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Vancocin as follows: Compliance with blood work ordered to monitor serum potassium and magnesium ions is mandatory, as Vancocin in individuals with disturbances in serum potassium and magnesium ions can induce life-threatening cardiac arrest. Evenly space out the doses of the antibiotic and take the dose at the scheduled time every day. Keeping to the schedule helps with maintaining a constant level of the antibiotic [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Vancocin as follows: Observe compliance with the Vancocin trough lab ordered, once a week, which helps to determine the dose and the appropriate timing between individual doses of the antibiotic. This helps to assure that the therapeutic concentration of the antibiotic is always maintained in the blood. Watch closely for development of any opportunistic infections, such as, oral candidiasis with white patches in the mouth, [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Vancocin as follows: Vancocin carries the risk of causing dizziness and confusion. These responses can significantly increase, if Vancocin were taken with alcohol. Avoid taking Vancocin with alcohol. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side effects caused by Vancocin. Administering the Vancocin IV medication too fast can result in red man syndrome, [...]

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Vancocin as follows: Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Vancocin. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Patients with history of opportunistic infections must be cautious about using Vancocin. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Patients with history of diminished hearing and ototoxicity are at increased risk for hearing loss with Vancocin. Discuss with your [...]