Teconip 400 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.

Teconip 400 Injection is used to treat bacterial (germ) infections that affect various parts of the body normally leading to painful swelling and redness of the affected part causing varied problems

Uses of Teconip Injection

Severe bacterial infections

Benefits of Teconip Injection

In Severe bacterial infections

Teconip 400 Injection works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of the lungs (pneumonia) and urinary tract. It is given by a doctor or nurse into a vein and should not be self-administered. Teconip 400 Injection usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of Teconip Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Teconip

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Fever
Itching
Skin rash

How to use Teconip Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Teconip 400 Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Teconip 400 Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Teconip 400 Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Teconip 400 Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
You may have headaches or feel dizzy while being treated with Teconip 400 Injection. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Teconip 400 Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Teconip 400 Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Teconip 400 Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Teconip 400 Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Teconip Injection?

If you miss a dose of Teconip 400 Injection, consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Teconip 400 Injection is used for treating serious bacterial infections, which cannot be treated with other antibiotics like penicillins and cephalosporins.
Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
It is given by an injection or drip into a vein or into a muscle.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and headaches.
Do not take Teconip 400 Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Glycopeptide antibiotics

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Glycopeptides

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References

MacDougall C, Chambers HF. Protein Synthesis Inhibitors and Miscellaneous Antibacterial Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1539-42.
Chambers HF, Deck DH. Beta-Lactam and Other Cell Wall- & Membrane-Active Antibiotics. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 787.
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Country of origin: India

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