Patient was educated on the side effects of using Vancomycin as follows: Central nervous system findings Vancomycin use can sometimes result in severe dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, tremors, and seizures. Renal damage Long term Vancomycin intake can lead to renal damage, thus compromising kidney function. Renal injury and altered kidney function can result in increased creatinine levels in the body, accumulation of other wastes resulting in altered levels of consciousness, and reduced urine formation. Skin rash [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Vancomycin as follows: Opportunistic fungal infections The friendly normal flora residing in the human body help prevent growth of opportunistic infections. Vancomycin by destroying the normal flora, tips the balance in favor of opportunistic infections. So, long term use of Vancomycin carries a risk of opportunistic fungal infections, such as, thrush and yeast infections. Cardiac arrhythmias A rare, but serious complication of Vancomycin use is cardiac [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Vancomycin as follows: Nausea and vomiting This is the most common side effect of Vancomycin. Taking the antibiotic with some food and water can minimize the effects of nausea and vomiting. Diarrhea Human intestines have a lot of bacteria, both good and bad, living in a sensitive balance with each other. This helps maintain the normal natural intestinal environment. Vancomycin works by killing the bacteria. While [...]

Patient was educated on how to take Vancomycin intravenous as follows: Vancomycin can also be taken as an IV infusion. Make sure the medication is clear and free of any suspended particles, before use. Discard the dose of Vancomycin at the notice of any suspended particles. Also, discard the vial, if contents are cloudy or discolored or if the vial is cracked. Evenly space out the IV doses of the antibiotic and take the dose [...]

Patient was educated on how to take Vancomycin pill as follows: Take Vancomycin pill with or without food along with a full 8 oz. glass of water. Taking the medication with food and water helps prevent any nauseating sensation. 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 in the body, which is [...]