Teicoplanin Injection (400mg)

Our experts are engaged in formulating Teicoplanin Injection (400mg) by fermentation of Actinoplanes teicomyceticus. Teicoplanin Injection (400mg) is a bactericidal, glycopeptide antibiotic used for treating gram-positive infections. Further, Teicoplanin Injection (400mg) must not be injected into the subarachnoid space.

Indications :

• Osteomyelitis
• Endocarditis
• UTI
• Peritonitis Associated with chronic
• ambulatory Peritoneal dialysis (CAPD)
• Respiratory Infections

Dosage :
Adult Dose(Acute or chronic osteomyelitis): 400mg IV every 12 hr for 3 doses then 400 mg once daily as maintenance dosage.
Pediatric Patients :

• (Children aged 2 months - 16 years) For severe infection and infection in neutropenic patients : 10 mg /kg every 12 hr for 3 dosages and then 10 mg / kg as a single dose once daily.
• For moderate infections : 10 mg / kg IV every 12 hr for first three doses thereafter 6 mg / kg as IV or IM as single dose once daily.

Renally Impaired Patients : For patients with impaired renal function, reduction of dosage is not required until the fourth day of treatment.
Packing : 5 Vials of 400 mg