Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide and Vancocin HCl

• Generic Name: dextromethorphan
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Babee Cof, Benylin DM Pediatric, Buckleys Mixture, Creomulsion, Creo-Terpin, DayQuil Cough, Delsym, Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief, Elixsure Cough, Robafen Cough Liquidgels, Robitussin CoughGels, Scot-Tussin Diabetic, Silphen DM, St. Joseph Cough Suppressant, Sucrets DM Cough, Theraflu Thin Strips Cough, Triaminic Long Acting Cough, DexAlone, Hold, Sucrets 4-Hour Cough Drops, Robitussin Maximum Strength, Vicks Formula 44

Temporary relief of coughs (antitussive, cough suppressant) caused by minor throat and bronchial irritation that may occur with common colds, allergies, or inhaled irritants.

Used in fixed combination with other agents (e.g., acetaminophen, brompheniramine, chlorpheniramine, doxylamine, guaifenesin, phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine) for the temporary relief of coughs and/or other symptoms (e.g., rhinorrhea, sneezing, lacrimation, itching eyes, oronasopharyngeal itching, nasal congestion) associated with seasonal (e.g., hay fever) or perennial allergic rhinitis, other upper respiratory allergies, or the common cold.

Most effective in the treatment of chronic, nonproductive cough.

In pediatric patients <2 years of age, OTC cough and cold preparations (i.e., containing cough suppressants [including dextromethorphan], antihistamines, expectorants, and/or nasal decongestants) were not more effective than placebo in reducing acute cough and other symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection and reportedly are associated with adverse events and sometimes death (albeit rarely). (See Pediatric Use under Cautions.)

Abuse and recreational use reported. (See Abuse Potential under Cautions.)

• Generic Name: vancomycin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  FIRST-Vancomycin, Vancocin HCl Pulvules, First-Vancomycin 25, First-Vancomycin 50, Firvanq, Vancocin, First-Vancomycin 25, First-Vancomycin 50

Vancomycin injection is used to treat infections in many different parts of the body. It is also used in patients with heart valve disease (eg, rheumatic fever) or prosthetic (artificial) heart valves who are allergic to penicillin. Under certain circumstances, vancomycin is also given with other medicines to prevent endocarditis (inflammation of the lining of the heart) in patients who are having dental work done or surgery on the upper respiratory tract (eg, nose or throat).

Vancomycin is used to treat infections caused by bacteria. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. Vancomycin will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

Vancomycin injection is also used to treat serious infections for which other medicines may not work. However, this medicine may cause some serious side effects, including damage to your hearing and kidneys. These side effects may be more likely to occur in elderly patients. You and your doctor should talk about the benefits this medicine will do as well as the risks associated with receiving it.

Vancomycin is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.