Targocid 200mg Injection (Teicoplanin 200mg)

INTRODUCTION

TARGOCID 200MG contains Teicoplanin which belongs to a group of medicines called antibiotics. It is indicated for use in serious gram positive infections, staphylococcal infections in patients sensitive or unresponsive to penicillins and cephalosporins, CAPD (continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis) related peritonitis and prophylaxis in orthopaedic surgery at risk of Gram-positive infection.

Teicoplanin is a bactericidal, glycopeptide antibiotic, which inhibits the growth of susceptible organisms by interfering with cell wall biosynthesis at a site different from that affected by beta-lactams. Peptidoglycan synthesis is blocked by specific binding to D-alanyl-D-alanine residues.

TARGOCID 200MG will be administered by your physician or nurse. Tell your doctor if you have liver, kidney or heart problems, are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor will administer the right dose depends on your child’s age and body weight. The most common side effects are rash, itching, fever and injection site reactions.

USES OF TARGOCID 200MG

Treats,

Gram positive, staphylococcal infections in patients sensitive or unresponsive to penicillins and cephalosporins
CAPD (continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis) related peritonitis
Prophylaxis in orthopaedic surgery at risk of Gram-positive infection
HOW TARGOCID 200MG WORKS
Teicoplanin belongs to antibiotics which work by killing the bacteria that cause infections in your body.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
TARGOCID 200MG will be administered by your doctor or nurse. It will be given by injection into a vein (intravenous use) or muscle (intramuscular use) or given through bolus or 30 minute infusion.

SIDE EFFECTS OF TARGOCID 200MG
COMMON
Rash, erythema, pruritus
Pain
Fever
RARE
Flushing of the upper body
Infection (abscess)

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WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY
TARGOCID 200MG should be used with caution in pregnant women. Consult your doctor for advice.

BREASTFEEDING
TARGOCID 200MG should only be used with caution during breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for advice.

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Do not drive or handle any machines if you experience headache or dizziness.

KIDNEY
TARGOCID 200MG should be used with caution in patients suffering from active kidney diseases. Consult your doctor for advice.

ALLERGY
Tell your physician if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Teicoplanin.

OTHERS

Inform your doctor, if you have or had a condition such as,

Flushing of your upper part of your body (red man syndrome)
Decrease in platelet count

INTERACTIONS

Inform your doctor if you are taking,

Vancomycin, aminoglycosides (treats infections)
Amphotericin B (treats fungal infections)
Ciclosporin
Cisplatin (treats malignant tumors)
Furosemide (water retention)