Vancomycin

Common brands: Tyzavan, Meropenem, Rapidol, Lasix, Pain Relief

Top reporter: Hikma Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc.

Glycopeptide Antibacterial [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]Penem Antibacterial [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Azole Antifungal [EPC]
56,542
Total Reports
26,763
Serious Reports
11,179
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (19.77%)

Patient Demographics

Male
27,526
Female
23,221

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Vancomycin.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 6,285
10.8%
2 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 4,254
7.3%
3 OFF LABEL USE 4,085
7.0%
4 PYREXIA 3,549
6.1%
5 DRUG REACTION WITH EOSINOPHILIA AND SYSTEMIC SYMPTOMS 2,350
4.0%
6 RENAL FAILURE 2,208
3.8%
7 SEPSIS 2,083
3.6%
8 DIARRHOEA 2,063
3.5%
9 PNEUMONIA 1,921
3.3%
10 HYPOTENSION 1,896
3.3%
11 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 1,868
3.2%
12 RASH 1,842
3.2%
13 DYSPNOEA 1,618
2.8%
14 SEPTIC SHOCK 1,588
2.7%
15 NAUSEA 1,556
2.7%
16 THROMBOCYTOPENIA 1,555
2.7%
17 PAIN 1,481
2.5%
18 RESPIRATORY FAILURE 1,392
2.4%
19 NEUTROPENIA 1,334
2.3%
20 RENAL IMPAIRMENT 1,318
2.3%
21 VOMITING 1,302
2.2%
22 CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE INFECTION 1,258
2.2%
23 DEATH 1,248
2.1%
24 DRUG INTERACTION 1,234
2.1%
25 FEBRILE NEUTROPENIA 1,197
2.1%
26 DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY 1,195
2.1%
27 ANAEMIA 1,184
2.0%
28 MULTIPLE ORGAN DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME 1,107
1.9%
29 PRURITUS 1,091
1.9%
30 RENAL FAILURE ACUTE 1,080
1.9%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.