Description
Teicoplanin 400mg Injection (Tecopin-400)
It contains a medicine called ‘teicoplanin’. It works by killing the bacteria that cause infections in your body.This is an antibiotic used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections in hospitalized patients.
This Injection works by stopping the growth of bacteria and is useful for treating adults as well as children. It is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic that only covers the gram-positive type of bacteria. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein, under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It may also be combined with other antibiotics to treat additional types of bacteria. Some people may develop local injection site reactions like pain, swelling, and redness. However, this is usually minor and temporary. Other side effects like fever, itching, and skin rash may be seen occasionally. Monitoring with regular kidney function tests may be needed while you are being treated with this medication. Inform your doctor if you have a history of an allergic reaction to this medication in the past. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it may cause dizziness and headaches. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
USES
- Severe bacterial infections
BENEFITS
In Severe bacterial infections
This Injection works by killing bacteria that can cause serious infections.
SIDE EFFECTS
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.
Common side effects
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Fever
- Itching
- Skin rash
HOW TO USE TEICOPLANIN 400MG (tECOPIN-400) POWDER FOR INJECTION
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
SAFETY ADVICE
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
This injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
This Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
This Injection may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
If this happens, do not drive.
The liver injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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