INTRODUCTION
TEICOGRESS 400MG contains Teicoplanin which belongs to a group of medicines called antibiotics. It is indicated for use in serious gram positive infections, staphylococcal infections in patients sensitive or unresponsive to penicillins and cephalosporins, CAPD (continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis) related peritonitis and prophylaxis in orthopaedic surgery at risk of Gram-positive infection.
Teicoplanin is a bactericidal, glycopeptide antibiotic, which inhibits the growth of susceptible organisms by interfering with cell wall biosynthesis at a site different from that affected by beta-lactams. Peptidoglycan synthesis is blocked by specific binding to D-alanyl-D-alanine residues.
TEICOGRESS 400MG will be administered by your physician or nurse. Tell your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart problems, are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor will administer the right dose depends on your child’s age and body weight. The most common side effects are rash, itching, fever and injection site reactions.
USES OF TEICOGRESS 400MG
Treats,
- gram positive, staphylococcal infections in patients sensitive or unresponsive to penicillins and cephalosporins
- CAPD (continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis) related peritonitis
- prophylaxis in orthopaedic surgery at risk of Gram-positive infection
HOW TEICOGRESS 400MG WORKS
Teicoplanin belongs to antibiotics which work by killing the bacteria that cause infections in your body.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
TEICOGRESS 400MG will be administered by your doctor or nurse. It will be given by injection into a vein (intravenous use) or muscle (intramuscular use) or given through bolus or 30 minute infusion.
SIDE EFFECTS OF TEICOGRESS 400MG
COMMON
- rash, erythema, pruritus
- pain
- fever
RARE
- flushing of the upper body
- infection (abscess)
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
TEICOGRESS 400MG should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor for advice.
BREASTFEEDING
TEICOGRESS 400MG should only be used with caution during breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for advice.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive or handle any machines if you experience headache or dizziness.
KIDNEY
TEICOGRESS 400MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from active kidney diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.
ALLERGY
Tell your physician if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Teicoplanin.
OTHERS
Inform your doctor, if you have or had a condition such as,
- flushing of your upper part of your body (red man syndrome)
- decrease in platelet count
INTERACTIONS
Inform your doctor if you are taking,
- vancomycin, aminoglycosides (treats infections)
- amphotericin B (treats fungal infections)
- ciclosporin
- cisplatin (treats malignant tumors)
- furosemide (water retention)
SYNOPSIS
| Drug | : | Teicoplanin |
| Pharmacological Category | : | Glycopeptide antibacterial |
| Therapeutic Indication | : | Treats Antibacterial Infections |
| Dosage Forms | : | Injection |
MORE INFORMATION
Store below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.
FAQs ABOUT TEICOGRESS 400MG
Can TEICOGRESS 400MG be used during breastfeeding?
It should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for advice.
How TEICOGRESS 400MG will be administered?
It will be administered by the intravenous or intramuscular route. The intravenous injection may be administered either as a bolus over 3 to 5 minutes or as a 30-minute infusion.
Is it bad to use TEICOGRESS 400MG everyday?
No. This medicine is safe to use daily, as long as prescribed by your doctor.
REFERENCES
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USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
- Complete Blood Count
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