Texoplan is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Endocarditis. Secondary and off-label uses of Texoplan have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Texoplan. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Texoplan include Rash, Itching or burning, Fever. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Texoplan as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Texoplan go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Texoplan is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Texoplan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Texoplan have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Texoplan have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Texoplan is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Texoplan is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Texoplan is used -
Common
Is the use of Texoplan safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Texoplan will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Texoplan safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Texoplan for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Texoplan on the Kidneys?
Texoplan has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Texoplan on the Liver?
Texoplan does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Texoplan on the Heart?
You can take Texoplan without any fear of damage to the heart.
Texoplan 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 Texoplan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Texoplan habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Texoplan is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Texoplan, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Texoplan can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Texoplan only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Texoplan in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Texoplan
Taking Texoplan with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Texoplan
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Texoplan 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