Targocid 400 mg Injection
Sanofi India Ltd
Uses of Targocid 400 mg Injection:
Severe bacterial infections
Composition of Targocid 400 mg Injection:
Teicoplanin 400mg
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2547.96
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Description
Severe bacterial infections
Uses
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.
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-58393
Product Description: Targocid 400 mg Injection is manufactured by Sanofi India Ltd
Packing: Vial
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Targocid 400 mg Injection is manufactured by Sanofi India Ltd
Packing: Vial
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
