Targocid 400mg (Teicoplanin)

What is Targocid 400mg?

Targocid 400mg Injection is an antibiotic used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections in hospitalized patients. It is effective against infections of the respiratory tract (eg. pneumonia), urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, heart, blood, and others.

Targocid 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 combine with other antibiotics to treat additional types of bacteria.

How Targocid Powder For Injection Works

Targocid 400mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is need for them to survive.

Benefits Of Targocid Powder For Injection

In Severe bacterial infections

Targocid 400mg Injection works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is use to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of the lungs (pneumonia) and urinary tract. It is given by a doctor or nurse into a vein and should not be self-administer. Targocid 400mg Injection usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side Effects Of Targocid Powder For Injection

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 Targocid

• Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, and redness)
• Fever
• Itching
• Skin rash

Warning

Alcohol

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

Pregnancy

Targocid 400mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limit studies in humans, animal studies have show 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.

Breastfeeding

Targocid 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.

Driving

Targocid 400mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
You may have headaches or feel dizzy while being treat with Targocid 400mg Injection. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney

Targocid 400mg Injection should be use with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Targocid 400 mg Injection may be need. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Targocid 400 mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limit data available suggests that dose adjustment of Targocid 400 mg Injection may not be need in these patients. Please consult your doctor.