Teicoplanin Benefits & Uses

Teicoplanin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Endocarditis

Other Benefits

Teicoplanin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: first 3 doses should be given as 400 mg twice daily
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: first 3 doses should be given as 400 mg twice daily
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: first 3 doses should be given as 400 mg twice daily
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: first 3 doses should be given as 10 mg/kg twice daily
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: first 3 doses should be given as 10 mg/kg twice daily
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: first dose should be given as 16 mg/kg

Teicoplanin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Teicoplanin is used -

Common

Rash
Itching or burning
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Erythema
Pain or discomfort

Teicoplanin Related Warnings

Is the use of Teicoplanin safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Teicoplanin will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Teicoplanin safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Teicoplanin for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Teicoplanin on the Kidneys?

Teicoplanin rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Teicoplanin on the Liver?

Using Teicoplanin does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Teicoplanin on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Teicoplanin for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Teicoplanin with Other Drugs

Teicoplanin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Cisplatin

Cyclosporin

Amphotericin B

Teicoplanin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Teicoplanin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

Frequently asked Questions about Teicoplanin

Is this Teicoplanin habit forming or addictive?

Teicoplanin is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Teicoplanin as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Teicoplanin only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Teicoplanin is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Teicoplanin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Teicoplanin

You can take Teicoplanin with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Teicoplanin

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Teicoplanin.

Unknown