Tergocin 400 mg/vial (IM/IV Injection)
400 mg vial: ৳ 1,300.00
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
---|---|
Generic | Teicoplanin |
Company | Incepta 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 diarrhea
- Alternative oral treatment for Clostridium difficile infection-associated diarrhea and colitis
Pharmacology
- Teicoplanin is a glycopeptide-antibiotic
- Produced by Actinoplanes teichomyceticus
- Interferes with cell-wall biosynthesis
- Inhibits the growth of susceptible organisms
- Blocks peptidoglycan synthesis
Dosage & Administration
- Intravenous administration
- Intramuscular administration
- Bolus injection
- Infusion method
- Once daily dosing
- Loading doses
- Maintenance doses
- Dosage adjustment based on infection severity and patient response
- Adaptation for adults, elderly, and children
- Treatment duration based on infection severity
- Administration for Clostridium difficile infection-associated diarrhea
Interaction
- Co-administration caution with nephrotoxic drugs
- Co-administration caution with ototoxic drugs
- Caution with Aminoglycosides
- Caution with Amphotericin B
- Caution with Cyclosporion
- Caution with Frusemide
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to teicoplanin
Side Effects
- Local reaction - Erythema, injection site abscess
- Allergic reaction - Rash, pruritus, fever, anaphylactic reactions
- Gastrointestinal reactions - Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- CNS reactions - Physical weakness, dizziness, headache
- Hearing reactions - Ringing in the ears, balance disorders
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B3
- Not recommended during confirmed or presumed pregnancy
- Not recommended during lactation unless benefits outweigh risks
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients known to be hypersensitive to Vancomycin
- Potential cross-hypersensitivity with Vancomycin
Therapeutic Class
- Glycopeptide antibiotic
Reconstitution
- Slow injection of water for reconstitution
- Rotating vial to dissolve powder
- Prevention of foaming during reconstitution
- Use of specific infusion solutions
Storage Conditions
- Temperature not exceeding 30°C
- Dry place storage
- Protection from light
- Immediate use of reconstituted solution
- Refrigerated storage for reconstituted solution
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