Ticoplan 400 mg/vial (IM/IV Injection)
400 mg vial: ৳ 1,300.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Teicoplanin |
| Company | Healthcare pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
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