Teicoplanin Nichi-iko

Teicoplanin Nichi-iko is an antibiotic used in the prophylaxis and treatment of serious infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis.

Teicoplanin Nichi-iko is generally regarded as a safe drug. Rates of adverse events and nephrotoxicity have been reported more frequently in individuals receiving vancomycin than those receiving Teicoplanin Nichi-iko. Teicoplanin Nichi-iko is nephrotoxic in animals, although at much higher doses than those used in humans.

Some of the common and major side effects of Teicoplanin Nichi-iko are include:

• Pain or swelling in the injection site
• Fever
• Itching
• Skin Rash
• Erythema
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Abscess

Teicoplanin Nichi-iko should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly necessary. A potential risk of inner ear and renal damage to the foetus cannot be excluded.

Teicoplanin Nichi-iko is not orally absorbed it is unlikely to adversely affect the breastfed infant. One infant was safely breastfed during maternal therapy with Teicoplanin Nichi-iko.

• Most patients are given two doses of Teicoplanin Nichi-iko, 12 hours apart, on the first day of treatment. The majority of patients will only receive one dose per day.
• The daily dosage depends on the type of infection and it may vary between 6 mg and 12 mg. If you have a blood infection, you would most likely need to get a regular Targo Teicoplanin Nichi-iko cid injection for 2 to 4 weeks. If you have an infection in your bones or joints, you may need to take the drug every day for 3 to 6 weeks.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it’s time for the next scheduled dosage, it is best to skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to compensate for a missed dose.

In case of an overdose talk to your doctor immediately.
Since this drug is delivered by a healthcare provider in a hospital, the risk of an overdose is extremely low. If an overdose is suspected, however, the doctor will initiate emergency medical care.

Teicoplanin Nichi-iko is now the standard of care for most orthopaedic operations, as well as some cardiac, breast, gastrointestinal, vascular, and plastic surgeries. In cases of penicillin allergy, it is often used as a second-line treatment.

It's sensible to avoid drinking alcohol when taking medication or feeling unwell. But it's unlikely that drinking alcohol in moderation will cause problems if you're taking most common antibiotics.

Teicoplanin Nichi-iko is now first line prophylactic therapy for most orthopaedic work, some cardiac, breast, gastrointestinal, vascular and plastic procedures. It is frequently used as second line therapy in penicillin allergy.

You may have headaches or feel dizzy while being treated with Teicoplanin Nichi-iko. If this happens, do not drive or use any tools or machines.

Take teicoplanin trough plasma level directly before 6th dose is given.

Do not shake the vial as the solution will form a foam. If the solution does foam, leave it to stand, the foam will take 10 - 15 minutes to reduce. Only draw up when the foam has settled.

For infective endocarditis a minimum of 21 days is usually considered appropriate. Treatment should not exceed 4 months.

Elimination half-life of  Teicoplanin Nichi-iko varies from 100 to 170 hours in the most recent studies where blood sampling duration is about 8 to 35 days.

Teicoplanin Nichi-iko should be administered by the intravenous or intramuscular route. The intravenous injection may be administered either as a bolus over 3 to 5 minutes or as a 30-minute infusion.

Treatment of infections caused by susceptible gram-positive bacteria; prophylaxis against gram- positive endocarditis in dental surgery; peritonitis . Dosage: On the first day, a dose of 6mg/kg (generally 400mg) is recommended.

Since Teicoplanin Nichi-iko is mainly excreted by the kidney, the dose of Teicoplanin Nichi-iko must be adapted in patients with renal impairment.