Vancocin HCl and ZolpiMist

• 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.

• Generic Name: zolpidem
• Dosage Forms: oral spray, metered
• Other Brand Names: ZolpiMist, Ambien, Ambien CR, Edluar, Intermezzo

Zolpimist (zolpidem oral spray) is a sedative, also called a hypnotic. It affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with sleep problems (insomnia).

Zolpimist oral spray is used in adults for the short-term treatment of a sleep problem called insomnia (trouble falling asleep).

Zolpimist is used to help you fall asleep.