Telavancin Medication Information

Learn everything you need to know about Telavancin-pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and when to take or avoid it.

Get up-to-date information on side effects, precautions, warnings, and proper storage to ensure safe usage.

Explore Telavancin brand names commonly used in India and internationally, along with detailed pricing information. Consult your healthcare provider for tailored medical advice.

Generic Name : Telavancin

Pronunciation : TEL-a-VAN-sin

ICD Code : Y40 Therapeutic Classification : Antibiotics

Brand Names or Trade Names of Telavancin

International :

Vibativ

Why is Telavancin Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an antibiotic, prescribed for serious skin infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

When should Telavancin not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with severe heart disease, pregnant women, and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Telavancin?

Adult- IV- The recommended dose is 10 mg/kg administered over a 60-minute period infusion once a day for 7 to 14 days.

How should Telavancin 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 Telavancin?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of high blood pressure, kidney impairment, sugar, heart disease, diarrhea, bloody stools, stomach cramps, fever, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.

What are the side effects of Telavancin?

Body as a Whole - Rigors and generalized itching.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
Metabolic - Decreased appetite.
Central Nervous System - Taste disturbances and dizziness.
Genitourinary - Protein in the urine.
Skin - Itching, rash.
Miscellaneous - Injection site pain and redness.