Tecotop
Tecotop Products are primarily used for
Severe bacterial infections
About Tecotop Products
Uses of Tecotop Products
Teicoplanin is used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections. It treats infections of skin & soft tissues, blood, heart, bones and lungs (pneumonia).
Tecotop Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Tecotop are Fever, Itching, Rash, Erythema (skin redness), Pain.
How Tecotop 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 Tecotop Products
Frequently asked questions about Tecotop Products
Frequently asked questions about Teicoplanin
Q. What is Tecotop 400mg Injection used for?
Tecotop 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 Tecotop 400mg Injection safe for children and elderly patients?
Yes, Tecotop 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 Tecotop 400mg Injection cause serious allergic reactions?
Yes, Tecotop 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 Tecotop 400mg Injection?
Before starting Tecotop 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 Tecotop 400mg Injection overdose?
An overdose of Tecotop 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 Tecotop 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 Tecotop 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 Tecotop
Tecotop 400mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
₹1650
Not Available
Tecotop 200mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
₹925
Not Available