Uvanco 250 Capsule

Written By Dr. Love Sharma, PhD (Pharmacology), PGDPRA

Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:03 AM (IST)

Uvanco 250 Capsule is a medicine used to treat a particular type of bloody diarrhea that may rarely happen after the overuse of antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of the causative bacteria known as Clostridium difficile.

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Vancomycin (250mg)

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Product introduction

Uvanco 250 Capsule is only effective in treating Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea and is not useful for treating other types of diarrhea or any other infection in the body. It may be used for treating adults as well as children. This medicine is taken orally, with or without food. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

Side effects that may be seen with this medicine include wheezing, kidney (renal) injury, shortness of breath, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), and decreased blood pressure. Keeping yourself well hydrated will help to prevent any dizziness.

Inform your doctor if you have a history of an allergic reaction to this medication in the past. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function and hearing function while you are taking this medicine.

Uses of Uvanco Capsule

Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea

Benefits of Uvanco Capsule

Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea
Diarrhea is an increase in the frequency of bowel movements or loose watery bowel movements. It can most commonly occur due to an infection of the digestive tract. Uvanco 250 Capsule helps to treat diarrhea with bloody discharge that is caused due to a bacteria called Clostridium difficile. This medicine can relieve frequent loose motions and also help you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. You need to take this medicine regularly to get the most out of it and you should drink plenty of fluids while taking it to make sure you stay hydrated.

Side effects of Uvanco Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Uvanco

Breathlessness
Vomiting
Nausea
Decreased potassium level in blood
Abdominal pain
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Phlebitis
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Flatulence
Hearing loss
Renal toxicity
Headache
Fever
Peripheral edema
Fatigue
Urinary tract infection
Back pain
Red man syndrome

How to use Uvanco Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Uvanco 250 Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Uvanco Capsule works

Uvanco 250 Capsule is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

Quick tips

You have been prescribed Uvanco 250 Capsule for the treatment of diarrhea and inflammation of intestine caused by bacteria called Clostridium difficile.
Do not use it for any other types of diarrhea or bacterial infections.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Take your medicine with plenty of water and keep yourself hydrated.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function and your hearing function while you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Uvanco 250 Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Uvanco 250 Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Uvanco 250 Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Uvanco 250 Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Uvanco 250 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Uvanco 250 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function test and some blood tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Uvanco 250 Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Uvanco 250 Capsule take to work?

Usually, Uvanco 250 Capsule starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Glycopeptides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Glycopeptides

References

MacDougall C, Chambers HF. Protein Synthesis Inhibitors and Miscellaneous Antibacterial Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1539-42.
Chambers HF, Deck DH. Beta-Lactam and Other Cell Wall- & Membrane-Active Antibiotics. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 786-87.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1459-60.
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Patient concerns

I had a lower abdominal pain for the past 3 days, what medicine shall I take?

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Any pain killer that you have taken earlier. If the pain is associated with diarrhea, vomiting fever then consult a phydician

Diarrhea and dysentery last 15 days I had taken levofoxcin+ornidazol bd for 5 days along refaximin 400 tab bd for 5 day but it is start again

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

Get a colonoscopy done for chronic Diarrhea

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