Information about Teicoplanin
Generic Name : TeicoplaninUp-to-date prescription details regarding Teicoplanin are provided here.
Pronunciation : tee-IC-o-play-nin
Learn the correct pronunciation of the Teicoplanin, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.
ICD Code : Y40 Therapeutic Classification : Antibiotics
Trade Names/Brand Names of Teicoplanin
India :
Sonocid |
Zyplanin (400 mg) |
Teconin (400mg) |
Tecocide (400 mg) |
Targocid |
Zyplanin |
Icop |
Tecotop (400 mg) |
Tecotop |
Icop (400 mg)
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.
