Teicoplanin

Uses	Bacterial infections
Therapy	Antibiotic
Side Effects	Injection site reactions like pain, redness, swelling, skin rashes, itching, fever, headache, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhoea

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Teicoplanin is an antibiotic medicine. Teicoplanin is used for treating bacterial infections. This medicine will be given to you in a hospital or clinic by a doctor or nurse as an injection. You should avoid self-injecting. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history, before starting this medicine.

Uses

Teicoplanin is used to treat severe bacterial infections.

Contraindications

When should one not use Teicoplanin

If you are allergic to Teicoplanin or any other ingredients of this medicine.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Injection site reactions like pain, redness, swelling
Skin rashes, itching
Fever
Headache, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhoea (uncommon)

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Teicoplanin should not be used during pregnancy as there is limited information about its safety during pregnancy. Your doctor will only give you this medicine if considered essential and if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast Feeding

It is unknown if Teicoplanin passes into breast milk, hence you should not use Teicoplanin while breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before using this medicine during breastfeeding.

Driving

Teicoplanin may sometimes cause dizziness and headache, thus you should avoid driving if you do not feel well or are unable to be alert.

Alcohol

Although there is no known interaction with alcohol and Teicoplanin, it is essential to consult your physician if you have a habit of drinking regularly.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You are allergic to another antibiotic called vancomycin.
You have problems with your kidneys.
You have a low platelet count.
You have a condition called red man syndrome (symptoms include redness, itching, rash, fever, chills).
You do not notice any improvement in your condition.
You are on other medications which may affect your kidneys, hearing or nervous system.
You develop some serious side effects or allergic reactions after treatment with Teicoplanin.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Teicoplanin works by killing the bacteria which causes infection in your body.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Teicoplanin may interact with other medicines, discuss with your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbal preparations you are taking. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or any vaccination scheduled.
Concomitant use of Teicoplanin along with aminoglycoside solutions should be avoided.
This medicine should be used with caution along with aminoglycosides, colistin, amphotericin B, ciclosporin, cisplatin, furosemide and ethacrynic acid.

Dosage

Overdose

Teicoplanin will be given to you by a doctor or nurse. Therefore, it is less likely that you may get an overdose of this medicine. If you feel agitated or experience any other symptoms right after taking this medicine, seek medical help.

Missed a Dose

You will be monitored by the doctor or nurse as to when Teicoplanin should be given to you. It is unlikely that the dose will be missed. However, if you think your doctor or nurse might have missed a dose, inform them.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Teicoplanin is used for the treatment of serious bacterial infections.

No, you should not take Teicoplanin on your own, as you do not know the site of administration or the appropriate dose. So, it is always advisable to get this medicine from an experienced doctor or nurse. You should always do as instructed by your doctor or visit the hospital

No, you should not stop taking Teicoplanin without consulting the doctor, even if you are feeling good. If you discontinue this medicine before completing the treatment, your symptoms may reoccur.

Yes, Teicoplanin is an antibiotic.

Teicoplanin will be given to you either through the veins (intravenous) or through the muscles (intramuscular). This medicine will be given to you in a hospital setting by a doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject this medicine.

Teicoplanin is an antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections.