Ticoray 200mg Injection

Ticoray 200mg Injection Description:

Ticoray 200mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by attacking their cell wall. Specifically, it prevents the synthesis of a substance in the cell wall called peptidoglycan, which provides the cell wall with the strength required for survival of bacteria in human body.

Uses:

Ticoray 200mg Injection is used in the treatment of serious bacterial infections.

Side Effects:

Nausea, Headache, Rash, Itching, Erythema, Dizziness, Low blood platelets, Vomiting, Fever, Decreased potassium level in blood, Decreased white blood cell count, Diarrhoea, Anaphylactic reaction, Inflammation of a vein.

Dosage:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

FAQs

Is teicoplanin a penicillin or does it contain penicillin?
No, teicoplanin is not penicillin and it does not contain penicillin

Is Ticoray nephrotoxic?
It is nephrotoxic in patients with kidney problem and in those receiving Ticoray concurrently with other medicinal products having nephrotoxic potential (eg. aminoglycosides, cisplatin).Patient should follow the advice of doctor regarding its use

Is teicoplanin safe in penicillin allergy?
Yes, it is safe in penicillin allergy

What is Ticoray used for?
Ticoray is used to treat infections of skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, lung (pneumonia), urinary tract, inner layer of the heart called endocardium, peritonitis associated with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD). Ticoray is also used as an alternative oral treatment for Clostridium difficile infection-associated diarrhea and colitis

How does Ticoray work?
It is antibacterial medicine and works by killing the bacteria that causes infections.