Teicokem 400 Injection Information

Teicokem 400 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Endocarditis. Secondary and off-label uses of Teicokem 400 Injection have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Teicokem 400 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Teicokem 400 Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Rash, Itching or burning, Fever. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Teicokem 400 Injection as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Teicokem 400 Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Teicokem 400 Injection has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Teicokem 400 Injection related warnings talks about Teicokem 400 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

The section on Teicokem 400 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Teicokem 400 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Teicokem 400 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Teicokem Benefits & Uses
Teicokem Dosage & How to Take
Teicokem Side Effects
Teicokem Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Teicokem with Other Drugs
Teicokem Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Teicokem
Teicokem Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Teicokem 400 Injection Benefits & Uses

Teicokem 400 Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Teicokem 400 Injection Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: first 3 doses should be given as 400 mg twice daily
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: first 3 doses should be given as 400 mg twice daily
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: first 3 doses should be given as 400 mg twice daily
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: first 3 doses should be given as 10 mg/kg twice daily
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: first 3 doses should be given as 10 mg/kg twice daily
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: first dose should be given as 16 mg/kg

Teicokem 400 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Teicokem 400 Injection safe for pregnant women?

The effects of Teicokem on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

Unknown
Is the use of Teicokem 400 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Teicokem for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Teicokem 400 Injection on the Kidneys?

Teicokem has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Teicokem 400 Injection on the Liver?

Using Teicokem does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Teicokem 400 Injection on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Teicokem for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Teicokem 400 Injection with Other Drugs

Teicokem 400 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Cisplatin

Cyclosporin

Amphotericin B

Teicokem 400 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Teicokem 400 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

Frequently asked Questions about Teicokem 400 Injection

Is this Teicokem 400 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Teicokem 400 Injection is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Teicokem 400 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Teicokem 400 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Teicokem 400 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Teicokem 400 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Teicokem 400 Injection

You can take Teicokem 400 Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Teicokem 400 Injection

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Teicokem 400 Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown