It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.
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.
Taiklonal, Taplanin, Targocid, Targosid, Teicod, Teicoplanin Labatec, Teicoplanin Teva, Teicoplanina Northia, Teicoplanina Richet, Teicox
Dosage & When it is to be taken
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.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.Drug Name : Teicoplanin
This medication is an antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections.Trade Names/Brand Names of Teicoplanin
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Taiklonal, Taplanin, Targocid, Targosid, Teicod, Teicoplanin Labatec, Teicoplanin Teva, Teicoplanina Northia, Teicoplanina Richet, Teicox
