Teicoplanin

Last updated 13 Jun 2023 | 11:29 AM (UTC)

Teicoplanin Uses

Teicoplanin is used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections. It treats infections of skin & soft tissues, blood, heart, bones and lungs (pneumonia).

How Teicoplanin works

Teicoplanin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

Common side effects of Teicoplanin

Fever, Itching, Rash, Erythema (skin redness), Pain

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Medicine brands for Teicoplanin

United Biotech Pvt Ltd

₹1095 to ₹2029

2 variant(s)

Texoplan

Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

₹1347 to ₹1690

2 variant(s)

Teicobiotic

Neon Laboratories Ltd

Zuventus Healthcare Ltd

₹1097 to ₹1097

1 variant(s)

Zicoplanin

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹1282 to ₹1815

2 variant(s)

Expert advice for Teicoplanin

Teicoplanin is used for treating serious bacterial infections, which cannot be treated with other antibiotics like penicillins and cephalosporins.
Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
It is given by an injection or drip into a vein or into a muscle.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and headaches.
Do not take Teicoplanin if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.