Tergocin 200 mg/vial (IM/IV Injection)

200 mg vial: ৳ 700.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Teicoplanin
Company Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd
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Product Title

  • Tergocin

Product Categories

  • Medicine
  • Antibiotic

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 and colitis

Pharmacology

  • Teicoplanin is a glycopeptide antibiotic produced by Actinoplanes teichomyceticus

Dosage & Administration

  • Intravenous and Intramuscular administration
  • Dosage adjusted based on severity of infection and patient's response
  • Different dosages for adults, children, and elderly
  • Loading doses for potentially fatal infections
  • Dosage adjustment for kidney failure
  • Recommended dosage for Clostridium difficile infection-associated diarrhea

Interaction

  • Caution with concurrent nephrotoxic or ototoxic drugs

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
  • Use during pregnancy or lactation only if benefits outweigh risks

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution in patients hypersensitive to Vancomycin

Therapeutic Class

  • Glycopeptide

Reconstitution

  • Reconstitution with water for injection
  • Slow and gentle rotation for dissolving powder
  • Use of specific infusion solutions

Storage Conditions

  • Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C
  • Protect from light
  • Reconstituted solution should be used immediately or stored under refrigeration for a maximum of 24 hours

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