Teicoplanin is generally used in treatment of the treatment of severe bacterial infections.
Side effects
Fever
Injection site reactions (pain
Itching
redness)
Skin rash
swelling
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Teicoplanin is an antibiotic. It makes the condition better by preventing the bacteria from forming a bacterial protective covering that's essential for the bacteria to survive, thereby killing them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Teicoplanin a penicillin or does it contain penicillin? No, Teicoplanin is not penicillin and it does not contain penicillin
Q. Is Teicoplanin nephrotoxic? It is nephrotoxic in patients with kidney problem and in those receiving Teicoplanin concurrently with other medicinal products having nephrotoxic potential (eg. aminoglycosides, cisplatin).Patient should follow the advice of doctor regarding its use
Q. Is Teicoplanin safe in penicillin allergy? Yes, it is safe in penicillin allergy
Q. What is Teicoplanin used for? Teicoplanin is used to treat infections of skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, lung (pneumonia), urinary tract, inner layer of the heart called endocardium, peritonitis associated with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). Teicoplanin is also used as an alternative oral treatment for Clostridium difficile infection-associated diarrhea and colitis
Q. How does Teicoplanin work? It is antibacterial medicine and works by killing the bacteria that causes infections.
Expert Advice
Do not take Teicoplanin if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to vancomycin, Teicoplanin or any of the other ingredients of Teicoplanin formulation.Do not take Teicoplanin if you have red man syndrome; low platelet count in the blood (thrombocytopenia); kidney problem.Avoid using Teicoplanin if you are pregnant or breast feeding.Do not drive or operate machinery after taking Teicoplanin because you may feel drowsy.Do the blood tests for complete blood cell count at regular intervals.Do not prolong the use of Teicoplanin.
Product Details
SKU: PC-917426 Product Description: Targocid 200 mg Injection is manufactured by Sanofi India Ltd Packing: Vial Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.