What is Targocid used for?
It works by killing the bacteria that cause infections in your body. Targocid is used in adults and children (including newborn babies) to treat bacterial infections of: the skin and underneath the skin – sometimes called ‘soft tissue’ the bones and joints.
How do you give a Targocid injection?
One single dose of 6-10 mg/kg body weight administered intravenously once a day. Teicoplanin should be administered by the intravenous or intramuscular route. The intravenous injection may be administered either as a bolus over 3 to 5 minutes or as a 30-minute infusion.
What is use of teicoplanin injection?
Teicoplanin is used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections. It treats infections of skin & soft tissues, blood, heart, bones and lungs (pneumonia). Teicoplanin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
What is Targocid injection?
Targocid 400mg Injection is an antibiotic used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections in hospitalized patients. It is effective against infections of the respiratory tract (eg. pneumonia), urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, heart, blood, and others.
What do you need to know about Targocid injections?
You may need to read it again. Targocid injection is an antibiotic. It is used to kill bacteria responsible for infections which can occur in your blood, bones or joints.
When to use Targocid 400 mg in kidney disease?
Targocid 400 mg Injection is a glycopeptide antibiotic used in the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections caused by gram-positive bacteria. This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.USES: – Severe bacterial infection.
How long do you have to take Targocid for an infection?
If you have an infection in any bones or joints, you may require a daily injection of Targocid for 3 to 6 weeks. As Targocid is given to you under the supervision of your doctor, it is very unlikely that you will receive too much.
What do you need to know about Targocid in Australia?
NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. This leaflet answers some common questions about Targocid. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor, or pharmacist. All medicines have risks and benefits.
