Fleet (Glycerin Enema) and Vancomycin Intravenous, Injection

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

  Fleet Glycerin Suppositories Adult, Fleet Glycerin Suppositories Pediatric, Pedia-Lax Liquid, Sani-Supp, Osmoglyn, Fleet Babylax, Glycerin Suppositories Maximum Strength, Colace Glycerin Suppositories, Tixylix Baby, Glycerol Adult, Senokot Direct Relief, Glycerol, Ichthammol Glycerin, Ravin, Glycerol Infant, Glycerol Pediatric, Boots Cough Syrup 3 Months Plus, Gilseal Homecare Glycerol BP, Allens Junior Cough, Bandi S15, Avedana Glycerin Suppositories Adult

• It is used to treat constipation.

• 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, vancomycin 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 vancomycin 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.