Tecop
Tecop Products are primarily used for
Severe bacterial infections
About Tecop Products
Uses of Tecop Products
Teicoplanin is used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections. It treats infections of skin & soft tissues, blood, heart, bones and lungs (pneumonia).
Tecop Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Tecop are Fever, Itching, Rash, Erythema (skin redness), Pain.
How Tecop 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 Tecop Products
Frequently asked questions about Tecop Products
Frequently asked questions about Teicoplanin
Q. What is Tecop 200 Injection used for?
Tecop 200 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 Tecop 200 Injection safe for children and elderly patients?
Yes, Tecop 200 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 Tecop 200 Injection cause serious allergic reactions?
Yes, Tecop 200 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 Tecop 200 Injection?
Before starting Tecop 200 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 Tecop 200 Injection overdose?
An overdose of Tecop 200 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 Tecop 200 Injection cause skin reactions?
Yes, serious skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN), and medicine-induced rashes have been reported with Tecop 200 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 Tecop
Tecop 200 Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
₹865
Tecop 400 Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
₹1850
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