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Teicoplanin - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

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Teicoplanin Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Teicoplanin, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Teicoplanin brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Teicoplanin
Pronunciation : tee-IC-o-play-nin
ICD Code : Y40 Therapeutic Classification : Antibiotics

Brand Names or Trade Names of Teicoplanin

India :

International :


Taiklonal, Taplanin, Targocid, Targosid, Teicod, Teicoplanin Labatec, Teicoplanin Teva, Teicoplanina Northia, Teicoplanina Richet, Teicox

Why is Teicoplanin Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections.  It inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis.

When should Teicoplanin not be taken? (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Teicoplanin?

Adult: IV- Prophylaxis of Gram-positive infection in high-risk patients undergoing surgery: 400 mg as a single dose at induction of anesth.
CAPD(continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis)-associated peritonitis- If the patient is febrile, an initial loading dose of 400 mg may be given.
Teicoplanin is added to the dialysis solution at a concentration of 20 mg/litre; dose is added into each bag of solution in the first week, followed by alternate bags in the second week and then in the overnight dwell bag in the third week.
IV/IM- Serious Gram-positive infections Initial: 6 mg/kg on the 1st day, then 3 mg/kg/day. Severe infection: 6 mg/kg 12 hourly for the 1st 3 doses, then 6 mg/kg/day.

How should Teicoplanin be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

What are the warnings and precautions for Teicoplanin?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of preexisting kidney impairment, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Monitor blood counts, liver function regularly.

What are the side effects of Teicoplanin?

Central Nervous System- Headache and dizziness.
Miscellaneous- Fever, chills, allergic reactions, gastrointestinal disturbances, disturbances in liver enzyme levels, redness of skin and blood disorders.
Potentially Fatal- Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis.

What are the other precautions for Teicoplanin?

Avoid excess dosage.

What are the storage conditions for Teicoplanin?

Store it at controlled room temperature (below 25°C). Reconstituted solutions may be stored for 24 hours at 2-8°C.

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