Alcoplan
Alcoplan Products are primarily used for
Severe bacterial infections
About Alcoplan Products
Uses of Alcoplan Products
Teicoplanin is used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections. It treats infections of skin & soft tissues, blood, heart, bones and lungs (pneumonia).
Alcoplan Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Alcoplan are Fever, Itching, Rash, Erythema (skin redness), Pain.
How Alcoplan Products work
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.
Patient Concerns about Alcoplan Products
Frequently asked questions about Alcoplan Products
Frequently asked questions about Teicoplanin
Q. What is Alcoplan 400mg Injection used for?
Alcoplan 400mg Injection is a powerful antibiotic used to treat serious infections caused by certain bacteria, especially when other antibiotics like penicillins or cephalosporins cannot be used. These infections include bone infections (osteomyelitis), joint infections (septic arthritis), and blood infections such as bacteraemia and sepsis.
Q. Is Alcoplan 400mg Injection safe for children and elderly patients?
Yes, Alcoplan 400mg Injection can be used in children over 2 months of age and elderly patients. However, for both age groups, the dosage is adjusted based on weight and kidney function, and regular monitoring may be needed during treatment.
Q. Can Alcoplan 400mg Injection cause serious allergic reactions?
Yes, Alcoplan 400mg Injection can cause severe allergic reactions in rare cases, including anaphylactic shock. Symptoms may include difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, and rash. If any of these occur, seek emergency help immediately.
Q. What precautions should be taken before using Alcoplan 400mg Injection?
Before starting Alcoplan 400mg Injection, it is important to tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, hearing difficulties, or are allergic to Teicoplanin or similar antibiotics like vancomycin. Regular blood, kidney, and hearing tests may be done during the course of treatment.
Q. What are the signs of Alcoplan 400mg Injection overdose?
An overdose of Alcoplan 400mg Injection may lead to kidney problems or hearing loss. While some overdose cases in children have shown no symptoms, it is still important to seek immediate medical help if an overdose is suspected.
Q. Can Alcoplan 400mg Injection cause skin reactions?
Yes, serious skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN), and medicine-induced rashes have been reported with Alcoplan 400mg Injection. If you develop a widespread rash, blisters, or skin peeling, let your doctor know immediately, as your doctor may stop the medication.
Products for Alcoplan
Alcoplan 400mg Injection
vial of 1 ml Injection
MRP
₹1695
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Alcoplan 200mg Injection
vial of 1 ml Injection
MRP
₹895
Not Available