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Teicoplanin
How Teicoplanin works
Teicoplanin is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by attacking their cell wall. Specifically, it prevents the synthesis of a substance in the cell wall called peptidoglycan, which provides the cell wall with the strength required for survival of bacteria in human body.
Side Effects
Nausea, Headache, Rash, Itching, Erythema, Dizziness, Reduced blood platelets, Vomiting, Fever, Decreased potassium level in blood, Decreased white blood cell count, Diarrhoea, Anaphylactic reaction, Inflammation of a vein
Usage
Teicoplanin is used in the treatment of serious bacterial infections.
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.
