Teicostat Information

Teicostat is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Endocarditis. Teicostat also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Teicostat. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Teicostat are Rash, Itching or burning, Fever. While these are the most often observed Teicostat side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Teicostat are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Teicostat's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Teicostat has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Teicostat related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Teicostat have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Teicostat may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Teicostat is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Teicostat Benefits & Uses
Teicostat Dosage & How to Take
Teicostat Side Effects
Teicostat Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Teicostat with Other Drugs
Teicostat Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Teicostat
Teicostat Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Teicostat Benefits & Uses

Teicostat is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Teicostat 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

Teicostat Related Warnings

Is the use of Teicostat safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Teicostat for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Teicostat safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Teicostat for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Teicostat on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Teicostat on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Teicostat on the Liver?

Teicostat is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Teicostat on the Heart?

Teicostat is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Teicostat with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Cisplatin

Cyclosporin

Amphotericin B

Teicostat Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

Frequently asked Questions about Teicostat

Is this Teicostat habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Teicostat has not been reported.

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

After taking Teicostat you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Teicostat should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Teicostat in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Teicostat Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Teicostat

It is safe to take Teicostat with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Teicostat

Information about the interaction of Teicostat and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown