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About Teicoplex 400mg Injection

TEICOPLANIN belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotic, which is used to treat various bacterial infections of the bones, joints, lungs, urinary tract, abdominal wall(peritonitis), heart(endocarditis). Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. TEICOPLANIN does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

TEICOPLANIN contains teicoplanin works by interfering with the formation of bacterial cell walls, thereby impairing the bonds that hold the bacterial cell wall together. This allows holes to appear in the bacterial cell walls, which kills the bacteria. Thus, it helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.

Uses of Teicoplex 400mg Injection

Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits of Teicoplex 400mg Injection

TEICOPLANIN belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics, used to treat various bacterial infections of the brain, lungs, middle ear, abdomen, urinary tract, kidneys, bones, joints, skin, soft tissues, blood, heart. TEICOPLANIN is active against serious gram+ve infections, serious staphylococcal infections. TEICOPLANIN works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections. TEICOPLANIN does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu. TEICOPLANIN is also used to treat infections in the gut caused by ‘Clostridium difficile’ bacteria. For this, the teicoplanin solution should be taken by mouth as advised by your doctor.

Directions for Use

TEICOPLANIN will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer TEICOPLANIN. TEICOPLANIN is given as an intravenous infusion (drip) or as an injection into the vein or a muscle. The dose of TEICOPLANIN can vary depending upon your condition and severity of the infection.

Side Effects of Teicoplex 400mg Injection

Like all medicines, TEICOPLANIN can also cause side-effects, although not everybody experiences them. Pain, rashes, fever, local pain and redness at the injection site, dizziness, changes in results of blood and liver tests, and abnormalities (increases/decrease) in the number of white blood cells and platelets are the common side-effects of TEICOPLANIN. Please consult your doctor if you experience any of these side-effects persistently.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug-Drug Interaction:

TEICOPLANIN may have interaction with aminoglycoside antibiotics, a medicine used to treat fungal infections (amphotericin), a medicine used to control body's immune system (ciclosporin), a medicine used in the treatment of cancers (cisplatin), a medicine used to treat excess fluid in the body (furosemide), and etacrynic acid.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking TEICOPLANIN to prevent unpleasant side-effects.

 

DRIVING

TEICOPLANIN may cause dizziness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

 

LIVER

Dose adjustment may be needed.

KIDNEY

Dose adjustment may be needed.