Vancomycin HCl powder for injection should be given in solution with duration no less than 60 minutes.
Administration of this product can cause ototoxicity, which is temporary or permanent.
Concomitant use with an ototoxic preparation with excessive doses can cause hearing loss.
Given carefully in patients with kidney failure.
The doses must be adjusted for patients with damaged kidney function.
The hearing function needs to be tested periodically to minimize the risk of ototoxicity.