Teicogress 200mg Injection
Salt Composition
Teicoplanin (200mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Teicogress 200mg Injection is an antibiotic used to treat severe bacterial infections in hospitalized patients.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Teicogress 200mg Injection is an antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. It is useful for treating adults as well as children and is given by drip or 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. Some people may develop local injection site reactions like pain, swelling, and redness, which is usually minor and temporary. Other side effects like fever, itching, and skin rash may be seen occasionally.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How it works
Teicogress 200mg Injection is an antibiotic that kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Quick Tips
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 Teicogress 200mg Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.