Teconin 400mg (Injection)

Manufacturer: Biocon

Salt Composition : Teicoplanin(400mg)

Prescription
Prescription Required: Consult the Doctor & Get Your ePrescription

Teconin 400mg Injection works by stopping the growth of bacteria and is useful for treating adults as well as children. It is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic that only covers the gram-positive type of bacteria. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein, under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It may also be combined with other antibiotics to treat additional types of bacteria.

Some people may develop local injection site reactions like pain, swelling, redness. However, this is usually minor and temporary. Other side effects like fever, itching, and skin rash may be seen occasionally. Monitoring with regular kidney function tests may be needed while you are being treated with this medication. Inform your doctor if you have a history of an allergic reaction to this medication in the past. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it may cause dizziness and headaches. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Teicoplanin in Teconin Injection works by killing the bacteria which causes infection in your body.

Pharmacokinets

Teicoplanin is highly bound in plasma to albumin (fraction unbound = 0.1) and in tissues. The pharmacokinetics are linear over a wide dose range (2 to 26 mg/kg). The minor differences in the pharmacokinetics of the components of teicoplanin can be accounted for by differences in lipophilicity.

Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Tecocide

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Fever

Itching

Skin rash

Contra Indications

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

Thrombocytopenia and ITP

Pregnancy Related Information

Teconin 400mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

Consuming alcohol with Teconin 400mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Teconin 400mg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.


Children Related Information

Use with caution

Below 9years: Contraindicated

Indications

Teicoplanin is a useful glycopeptide antibiotic which is used to treat serious staphylococcal and streptococcal infections but has no gram negative activity. It has the advantage of requiring less frequent monitoring compared to vancomycin and is also less nephrotoxic.

Interactions

TEICOPLANIN may have interaction with aminoglycoside antibiotics, a medicine used to treat fungal infections (amphotericin), a medicine used to control the body's immune system (ciclosporin), a medicine used in the treatment of cancers (cisplatin), a medicine used to treat excess fluid in the body (furosemide), and etacrynic acid.

Typical Dosage

Kindly do not self administer.

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Teconin 400mg Injection, consult your doctor.


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

Teconin 400mg Injection is used for treating serious bacterial infections, which cannot be treated with other antibiotics like penicillins and cephalosporins.

Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

It is given by an injection or drip into a vein or into a muscle.

Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and headaches.

Do not take Teconin 400mg Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

How To Use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.