Teconin™
Teicoplanin
Glycopeptide Antibiotics (Other Antibiotics)
Indication:
TeconinTM is indicated in adults and in children of the following infections- Complicated skin and soft tissue infections, Bone and joint infections, Hospital acquired pneumonia, Community acquired pneumonia, Complicated urinary tract infections, Infective endocarditis.
TeconinTM is also indicated as an alternative oral treatment for Clostridium difficile infection-associated Diarrhoea and Colitis. Where appropriate, Teicoplanin should be administered in combination with other antibacterial agents.
Dosage & Administration:
The dosage of TeconinTM should be adapted on the severity of the infection and patient’s response to treatment.
In adults (Normal kidney function) – On the first day, a dose of 6 mg/kg (generally 400 mg) intravenously is recommended. On the following days, the dose may be 6 mg/kg/day (generally 400 mg) intravenously or 3 mg/kg/day (generally 200 mg) intravenously or intramuscularly as a single daily dose. The highest dose and the intravenous route are recommended for serious infections.
In potentially fatal infections, treatment should be started with 6 mg/kg (usually 400 mg) twice daily for 1 to 4 days (loading dose) and continued with 6 mg/kg/day intravenously on the following days (maintenance dose).
Preparation:
TeconinTM 200 IM/IV Injection: Each box contains one filled vial of Lyophilized Powder equivalent to 200 mg Teicoplanin BP, one ampoule of 5 ml Water for Injection and one 3ml disposable syringe.
TeconinTM 400 IM/IV Injection: Each box contains one filled vial of Lyophilized Powder equivalent to 400 mg Teicoplanin BP, one ampoule of 5 ml Water for Injection and one 3ml disposable syringe.
