Vancomycin (Intravenous Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Change in the frequency of urination or amount of urine
• Chills
• Coughing
• Difficulty with breathing
• Drowsiness
• Fever
• Increased thirst
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea or vomiting
• Sore throat
• Weakness

• Abnormal bleeding or bruising
• Large blisters on the arms, legs, hands, feet, or upper body
• Loss of hearing
• Ringing, buzzing, or a feeling of fullness in the ears
• Severe stomach cramps and pain
• Stomach tenderness
• Watery and severe diarrhea, which may also be bloody

• Chills or fever
• Fainting
• Fast heartbeat
• Hives
• Itching
• Low blood pressure
• Nausea or vomiting
• Rash or redness of the face, base of the neck, upper body, back, and arms

Note: Some of these side effects may occur several weeks after you stop receiving this medicine.

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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