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Teicotuf is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Endocarditis. Secondary and off-label uses of Teicotuf have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Teicotuf is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Teicotuf also has some side effects, the most common being Rash, Itching or burning, Fever. While these are the most often observed Teicotuf side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Teicotuf go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Teicotuf has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Teicotuf has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Teicotuf related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Teicotuf contraindications section.
Besides this, Teicotuf may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Teicotuf, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Teicotuf is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Is the use of Teicotuf safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Teicotuf for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Teicotuf safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Teicotuf in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Teicotuf is unavailable.
What is the effect of Teicotuf on the Kidneys?
Teicotuf rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Teicotuf on the Liver?
Teicotuf is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Teicotuf on the Heart?
You can take Teicotuf without any fear of damage to the heart.
Teicotuf should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Teicotuf unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Teicotuf habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Teicotuf has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Teicotuf you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Teicotuf is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Teicotuf cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Teicotuf
Taking Teicotuf with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Teicotuf
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Teicotuf and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 758