Ticovan 400mg Injection Description:
Ticovan 400mg 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:
Ticovan 400mg 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 Ticovan nephrotoxic?
It is nephrotoxic in patients with kidney problem and in those receiving Ticovan 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 Ticovan used for?
Ticovan 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). Ticovan is also used as an alternative oral treatment for Clostridium difficile infection-associated diarrhea and colitis
How does Ticovan work?
It is antibacterial medicine and works by killing the bacteria that causes infections.
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