Jamp Vancomycin: Uses, Side Effects and Dosage

What is JAMP Vancomycin used for?

JAMP Vancomycin is an antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the intestine such as pseudomembranous colitis or colitis. Colitis is the swelling or inflammation of the large intestine (colon) that can happen because of an overgrowth of a type of bacteria called Clostridium difficile (C difficile). This infection is a common cause of diarrhea after antibiotic use.

Antibacterial drugs like JAMP Vancomycin treat only bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections such as the common cold. Although you may feel better early in treatment, JAMP Vancomycin should be used exactly as directed. Misuse or overuse of JAMP Vancomycin could lead to the growth of bacteria that will not be killed by JAMP Vancomycin (resistance). This means that JAMP Vancomycin may not work for you in the future. Do not share your medicine

How does JAMP Vancomycin work?

Vancomycin is in a class of medications called glycopeptide antibiotics. It works by killing certain bacteria in the intestines.

What are the ingredients in JAMP Vancomycin?

Medicinal ingredient: Vancomycin hydrochloride

Non-medicinal ingredients: allura red, brilliant blue, gelatin, iron oxide black, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, polyethylene glycol and titanium dioxide.

JAMP Vancomycin comes in the following dosage forms:

Capsules: 125 mg or 250 mg

Do not use JAMP Vancomycin if:

• you are allergic to vancomycin hydrochloride
• you are allergic to any ingredient in the formulation or component of the container (see “What are the ingredients in JAMP Vancomycin?” section above).

To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take JAMP Vancomycin. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if:

• You have hearing problems
• You have had previous hearing loss
• You have kidney problems

• You have or have ever had:

  • inflammatory bowel disease (swelling of the intestine that can cause painful cramps or diarrhea)
  • Crohn's disease (a condition in which the body attacks the lining of the digestive tract, causing pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and fever)

  • ulcerative colitis (a condition which causes swelling and sores in the lining of the colon [large intestine] and rectum)

    JAMP Vancomycin capsules work mainly in the intestines and does not get into the blood. If you have problems in the intestines some medicine may get into the blood and you may have some side effects.

• You are pregnant or planning to become pregnant

• You are nursing or planning to nurse (vancomycin is excreted in breast milk)

Other warnings you should know about:

While you are using JAMP Vancomycin

• Your healthcare professional may require that you do regular liver, kidney, blood or urine tests.
• If you are 65 or older, you could have more side effects. The risk of hearing or kidneys problems may be greater in older adults. See “Serious side effects and what to do about them” table for signs of hearing or kidneys problems.

• Driving and using machines: You may have ringing in your ears and dizziness. These may affect your ability to drive and use machines.

Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.

The following may interact with JAMP Vancomycin:

• Ethacrynic acid, a diuretic (“water pills”)
• Medications that affect your kidney or your nervous system
• Medications given during surgery to relax the muscles (neuromuscular blocking agents)

• Other antibiotics such as:

  • Aminoglycoside antibiotics such as amikacin, gentamicin, kanamycin, paromomycin, tobramycin, etc.
  • Polymyxin B
  • Colistin
  • Viomycin (not marketed in Canada)
• Cisplatin, a medicine used to treat cancer

How to take JAMP Vancomycin:

• Take JAMP Vancomycin capsules by mouth.

Usual dose:

• Adults: 125 mg to 500 mg 3 to 4 times a day for 7 to 10 days.

• Children who can swallow: The dose required will depend on the child’s weight: 40 mg/kg body weight daily in 3 or 4 doses for 7 to 10 days. The maximum daily dose is 2 g.

Your healthcare professional will tell you exactly how much JAMP Vancomycin you or your child need to take and how often it must be taken each day. Ask your healthcare professional if you have any questions about JAMP Vancomycin dosing instructions.

Overdose:

Missed Dose:

If you miss a dose of JAMP Vancomycin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your next scheduled dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.

What are possible side effects from using JAMP Vancomycin?

These are not all the possible side effects you may have when taking JAMP Vancomycin. If you experience any side effects not listed here, tell your healthcare professional.

JAMP Vancomycin may cause the following side effects:

• Drug fever
• Nausea
• Chills
• Itching, hives, skin rash
• Hypotension (low blood pressure): dizziness, fainting, lightheadedness

Serious side effects and what to do about them

Serious side effects and what to do about them

If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, tell your healthcare professional.

Reporting Side Effects

Storage:

Store JAMP Vancomycin capsules at room temperature, 15 to 25˚C. Protect from moisture. Do not use beyond the expiration date.

Keep out of reach and sight of children.

If you want more information about JAMP Vancomycin:

• Talk to your healthcare professional
• Find the full product monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website: (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/drug-product-database.html); or by calling 1-866-399-9091.

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