Ticoplan 400 mg/vial (IM/IV Injection)

400 mg vial: ৳ 1,300.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Teicoplanin
Company Healthcare pharmaceuticals ltd
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Indications

  • Complicated skin and soft tissue infections
  • Bone and joint infections
  • Hospital-acquired pneumonia
  • Community-acquired pneumonia
  • Complicated urinary tract infections
  • Infective endocarditis
  • Clostridium difficile infection-associated diarrhoea and colitis

Pharmacology

  • Glycopeptide-antibiotic
  • Sterile
  • Pyrogen-free
  • Ivory white powder
  • Interferes with cell-wall biosynthesis
  • Blocks peptidoglycan synthesis
  • Specific binding to D-alanyl-D-alanine residues
  • Freely soluble in water
  • Clear solution upon reconstitution

Dosage & Administration

  • Intravenous administration
  • Intramuscular administration
  • Bolus injection
  • Infusion
  • Once daily dosing
  • Loading doses
  • Dosage adjustment based on infection severity and patient's response
  • Dosage adjustment for kidney function

Interaction

  • Caution with nephrotoxic or ototoxic drugs like Aminoglycosides, Amphotericin B, Cyclosporion, Frusemide

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to teicoplanin

Side Effects

  • Erythema
  • Injection site abscess
  • Rash
  • Pruritus
  • Fever
  • Shivering
  • Anaphylactic reactions
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Physical weakness
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Ringing in the ears
  • Balance disorders

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category B3
  • Avoid use during confirmed or presumed pregnancy
  • Avoid use during lactation unless benefits outweigh risks

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in patients hypersensitive to Vancomycin

Therapeutic Class

  • Glycopeptide

Reconstitution

  • Reconstitution with water for injection
  • Recommended infusion solutions

Storage Conditions

  • Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C
  • Store in a dry place
  • Protect from light
  • Reconstituted solution should be used immediately or refrigerated for 24 hours

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