Tiecoplanin Injection

Tiecoplanin Injection comes with the brand name “TICOGRA-200” and is an antibiotic medicine. It is used to treat severe bacterial infections of skin & soft tissues, blood, heart, bones and lung infections. The medication helps kill bacteria by preventing them from forming the protective covering needed for them to survive.

It is usually administered by a healthcare professional. It is given as an intravenous infusion (drip) or an injection into the vein or a muscle. The dose of Teicoplanin can vary depending on your condition and the severity of the infection. It is recommended to complete the course of medicine even if you feel better to prevent re-infection.

Uses of Tiecoplanin Injection

• Skin and Soft tissue infections: Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI) are bacterial infections of the skin, muscles, and connective tissue such as ligaments and tendons. Teicoplanin is used in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections.
• Pneumonia: Pneumonia is a form of acute respiratory infection that affects the lungs. In this condition, the air sacs are filled with pus and fluid causing breathing difficulty, coughing, chest pain, etc. Teicoplanin is used in the treatment of pneumonia.
• Urinary Tract Infection: Urinary Tract Infection is an infection in any part of the urinary system, the kidneys, bladder or urethra. Teicoplanin is used in the treatment of severe urinary tract infections.
• Bone and Joint Infections: Teicoplanin is used in the treatment of bone and joint infections such as osteomyelitis and infectious arthritis caused by gram-positive bacteria.
• Bacterial endocarditis: Bacterial endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of the heart, that is caused by gram-positive bacteria. Teicoplanin is used in the treatment of endocarditis.

Direction For Use

• Tiecoplanin Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional.
• Do not self-administer.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place.
• Keep it away from sunlight.
• Keep out of the reach of children.

Precautions

• This injection should be used with caution if you have a kidney problem as the medicine is filtered by the kidney and moved out of the body through urine. People with kidney problems need special consideration while taking Teicoplanin due to the risk of kidney damage.
• Finish your entire course of treatment with Teicoplanin, even if the condition gets better to avoid antibiotic resistance. If you still feel unwell after completing your course, make an appointment to consult your doctor.
• If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor to understand the potential risks and benefits before using this medicine.
• Tiecoplanin Injection is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Hence, consult your doctor before starting the treatment with this medicine.

Side Effects

• Diarrhoea
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Peeling and blistering of the skin
• Decreased platelet count

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is this injection habit-forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to this medicine.

Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After being injected you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Is this injection safe?

It should be used only after the doctor’s advice.

Is it able to treat mental disorders?

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