Stavance 500 Mg Iv & 1 G Iv 500 mg, 1 g Lyophilized powder for solution for infusion
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 11 July 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of methicillin-resistant staphylococcal infections.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 2 g IV daily, divided as 500 mg every 6 hours or 1 g every 12 hours.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Elderly
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety in pregnancy and breastfeeding not established.
Key Drug Interactions
- Aminoglycosides
- Anaesthetic medicines
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to vancomycin
- Intramuscular administration
Common side effects
- Phlebitis
- Flushing
- Hypotension
Counselling Points
- Infuse slowly to avoid 'red man syndrome'
- Monitor for hypersensitivity reactions
Serious warnings
- Risk of nephrotoxicity
- Severe cutaneous adverse reactions
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