Targocid 200mg Injection

Short Description

Targocid 200mg Injection is an antibiotic used to treat severe bacterial infections in hospitalized patients.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Targocid 200mg Injection is an antibiotic used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections in hospitalized patients. It is effective against infections of the respiratory tract, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, heart, blood, and others. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria and is useful for treating adults as well as children. It is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic that only covers the gram-positive type of bacteria. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein under the supervision of a healthcare professional. It may also be combined with other antibiotics to treat additional types of bacteria.

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

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Breastfeeding Warning

Do not take Targocid 200mg Injection if you are breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

Do not take Targocid 200mg Injection if you are pregnant.

Targocid 200mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

Targocid 200mg Injection is used for treating serious bacterial infections Finish the prescribed course even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat. It is given by an injection or drip into a vein or into a muscle. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and headaches. Do not take Targocid 200mg Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.