Teicoplanin

Teicoplanin is an antibiotic that is used for the treatment of bacterial infections which sometimes occurs in the blood or joint or bone. This medication is given when other antibiotics fail to fully eliminate the bacteria or in cases when other patients are allergic to other antibiotics.

Ensure to notify your doctor if you face any major or minor allergic reaction as soon as possible. Common side effects include skin rash, dizziness, headache, nausea, pain and stiffness, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, swelling of facial feature and body parts, hives and problems with hearing and maintaining balance.

Do not use Teicoplanin if you suffer from hypersensitivity. Take precautionary measures by informing your doctor if: you have renal insufficiency, you have LFT, you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, you are allergic to any or medicine or substance, you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant or are nursing a baby.

The usual dose in adults for minor infections is 6 mg on the first day followed by 3 mg per day given via IV infusion or IM or IV bolus. Ideally the dosage should be prescribed by the doctor based on your age, medical history and current condition.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Nausea

• Headache

• Rash

• Itching

• Erythema

• Dizziness

• Reduced Blood Platelets

• Vomiting

• Fever

• Decreased Potassium Level In Blood

• Decreased White Blood Cell Count

• Diarrhoea

• Anaphylactic Reaction

• Inflammation Of A Vein

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Trueplan 200mg injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Patients experiencing undesirable effects like dizziness and headache should not drive or use machines.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Teicoplanin as ingredient

• Invictum 400Mg Injection

  Cachet Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• T Planin 200Mg Injection

  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Teicobiotic 400Mg Injection

  Neon Laboratories Ltd

• Ticocin 200Mg Injection

  Cipla Ltd

• T Planin 400Mg Injection

  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Trueplan 400Mg Injection

  Abbott India Ltd

• Ticogem 400Mg Injection

  Lupin Ltd

• Ticovan 400Mg Injection

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Ticocin 400Mg Injection

  Cipla Ltd

• Troyplanin 400Mg Injection

  Troikaa Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Teicoplanin causes inhibition of peptidoglycan polymerization. This result in the inhibition of the cell wall of bacteria causing cell death and wall synthesis.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Teicoplanin-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 17 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/teicoplanin

• Teicoplanin-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 17 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06149