Vancomycin hcl and Respiratory depression - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Respiratory depression is reported as a side effect among people who take Vancomycin hcl (vancomycin hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Paracetamol, and have Diabetic foot infection.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Respiratory depression when taking Vancomycin hcl. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 6,423 people who have side effects when taking Vancomycin hcl from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Vancomycin hcl?

Vancomycin hcl has active ingredients of vancomycin hydrochloride. It is often used in clostridium difficile colitis. eHealthMe is studying from 6,530 Vancomycin hcl users. Check the latest studies of Vancomycin hcl.

What is Respiratory depression?

Respiratory depression (respiration has a rate below 12 breaths) is found to be associated with 708 drugs and 838 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Respiratory depression.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

6,423 people reported to have side effects when taking Vancomycin hcl.
Among them, 12 people (0.19%) have Respiratory depression.

Could Vancomycin hcl cause Respiratory depression?

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Vancomycin hcl when they have Respiratory depression? *

What is the gender of people who have Respiratory depression when taking Vancomycin hcl? *

female: 8.33 %
male: 91.67 %

What is the age of people who have Respiratory depression when taking Vancomycin hcl? *

What are other drugs people take besides Vancomycin hcl? *

Zofran: 2 people, 16.67%
Midazolam: 2 people, 16.67%
Omeprazole: 2 people, 16.67%
Paracetamol: 2 people, 16.67%
Zovirax: 1 person, 8.33%
Doxorubicin Hydrochloride: 1 person, 8.33%
Lasix: 1 person, 8.33%
Lantus: 1 person, 8.33%
Ketamine Hcl: 1 person, 8.33%
Hydrocortisone: 1 person, 8.33%

What are other side effects people have besides Respiratory depression? *

Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 7 people, 58.33%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 6 people, 50.00%
Rashes (redness): 4 people, 33.33%
Respiratory Acidosis (respiratory failure or ventilatory failure, causes the ph of blood and other bodily fluids to decrease): 3 people, 25.00%
Pneumonia: 3 people, 25.00%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 25.00%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 3 people, 25.00%
Chronic Kidney Disease: 2 people, 16.67%
Conduction Disorder (serious disorder of the heart not responses proper to impulses): 2 people, 16.67%
Cough: 2 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Diabetic Foot Infection: 2 people, 16.67%
Sleep Disorder: 1 person, 8.33%
Skin Ulcer: 1 person, 8.33%
Sedation: 1 person, 8.33%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 1 person, 8.33%
Quit Smoking: 1 person, 8.33%
Pain: 1 person, 8.33%
Lymphocytic Leukaemia (a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes): 1 person, 8.33%
Extubation: 1 person, 8.33%
Diabetes: 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Souki F, Shettar SS, "Prolonged respiratory depression after general anesthesia in an adult with congenital rubella syndrome", A&A Case Reports, 2013 Nov .
Souki F, Shettar SS, "Prolonged respiratory depression after general anesthesia in an adult with congenital rubella syndrome", A&A Case Reports, 2013 Nov .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on vancomycin hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Vancomycin hcl) and Vancomycin hcl (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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