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Targocid 400mg Injection
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Teicoplanin
Manufacturer : SANOFI AVENTIS
Origin of Medicine : France
1 Vial(s) Of 3ml
Introduction to Targocid 400mg Injection
Targocid 400mg Injection contains the active substance Teicoplanin. It is an antibiotic that belongs to the class of medications called glycopeptide. It is used in adults and children to treat bacterial infections of soft tissues, lungs, urinary tract, endocarditis, abdominal wall, blood, bones, and joints. It works by killing the bacteria that cause infections in the body.
Do not use Targocid 400mg Injection if you are allergic to Targocid 400mg Injection or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Inform your physician if you have flushing of the upper part of your body, a decrease in platelet count, kidney problems, and liver problems. Notify your doctor if you have allergic to an antibiotic called vancomycin. This medicine can cause serious rash or other skin symptoms.
Inform your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before initiating the treatment. The side effects of Targocid 400mg Injection are rash, pain, fever, decrease in platelet count, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, or headache. Inform your physician immediately if you experience sudden life-threatening allergic reactions such as difficulty breathing or wheezing, swelling, rash, itching, fever, and chills.
Uses of Targocid 400mg Injection
- To treat bacterial infections
Therapeutic Effects of Targocid 400mg Injection
The cell wall of gram-positive bacteria is entirely made of peptidoglycan, which is necessary for cell wall synthesis. Targocid 400mg Injection interferes with the cell-wall biosynthesis of bacteria by binding to specific residues and inhibiting the polymer membrane. It works by killing the bacteria which can cause serious infections.
Interaction of Targocid 400mg Injection with other drugs
Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications interact with Targocid 400mg Injection and reduce their effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Targocid 400mg Injection
- Store the Targocid 400mg Injection below 30°C
- Do not freeze
- Protect the medicine from light and excessive moisture.
- Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets
- If you forgot to take the injection, inform your healthcare professional immediately and reschedule the appointment.
How to consume Targocid 400mg Injection
Targocid 400mg Injection will be given to you by a doctor or other healthcare professional. It will be given as an intravenous injection (into a vein) or intramuscular (into a muscle). It can also be given as an infusion through a drip into a vein. Your healthcare provider will decide the dose, route of administration, and duration of the treatment based on your health condition and other factors. Do not self-administer the medicine.
Safety Advices for Targocid 400mg Injection
Pregnancy
Targocid 400mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Your doctor will decide whether to use this medicine or not. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspecting pregnancy, or planning to get pregnant during the treatment.
Breast Feeding
Limited information is available on the use of Targocid 400mg Injection during breastfeeding. Inform your physician if you are breastfeeding.
Lungs
It is unknown whether Targocid 400mg Injection can be used in patients with lung disorders. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
Liver
Targocid 400mg Injection should be administered cautiously in patients with liver failure. Dose adjustments are necessary if you have liver problems. Inform your physician if you have any liver disease before initiating the therapy.
Alcohol
Consuming alcohol while taking Targocid 400mg Injection does not cause any interactions and harmful side effects.
Driving
Targocid 400mg Injection may cause headaches and dizziness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you experience any side effects.
Side Effects of Targocid 400mg Injection
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Common
- Skin rash
- Fever
- Pain
- Dizziness
- Diarrhea
Serious
- Severe allergic reactions
- Renal failure
- Decreased platelet counts
Word of Advice
Inform your physician if you have any unusual bleeding. Monitoring with regular kidney function tests may be needed while you are being treated with this medication. Inform your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting the treatment. Store this medicine as per the package information. Do not stop taking this medicine without talking to your doctor.
FAQs
Q 1. Does Targocid 400mg Injection cross the blood-brain barrier?
Targocid 400mg Injection shows a lower penetration rate into the blood-brain barrier than other glycopeptide antibiotics.
Q 2. Is Targocid 400mg Injection light-sensitive?
Targocid 400mg Injection should be stored away from direct light and excessive moisture. Excessive exposure can damage the efficacy of the medicine.
Q 3. Is Targocid 400mg Injection safe during pregnancy?
Targocid 400mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Your doctor will decide whether to use this medicine or not. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspecting, or planning to get pregnant during the treatment.
Q 4. Can Targocid 400mg Injection be used in pediatric patients?
Targocid 400mg Injection can be used in pediatric patients, but the dosage and administration will be determined based on the child's weight, age, and specific indication.
Q 5. Are there any specific side effects associated with Targocid 400mg Injection?
Common side effects of Targocid 400mg Injection may include gastrointestinal disturbances (such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea), rash, dizziness, and decreased platelet counts. It is important to report any unusual or persistent side effects to your healthcare provider.
Fact Box of Targocid 400mg Injection
| Molecule Name: Teicoplanin | Therapeutic Class: Antibiotics |
| Pharmacological Class: Semisynthetic Glycopeptide | Indications: To treat bacterial infections |
References
- Targocid 400mg powder for solution for injection/infusion or oral solution - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc). www.medicines.org.uk. [revised 2022] [cited 2023 Jun 3]. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/2927/pil
- Camille E. Beauduy, Lisa G. Winston, Beta-Lactam & Other Cell Wall- & Membrane-Active Antibiotics, Lange’s Basic & Clinical Pharmacology, 14th Edition, 2018, 795-814.
- KD Tripathi, Macrolide, Lincosamide, Glycopeptide and other Antibacterial Antibiotics, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, 8th Edition, 2019, 801-814.
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