Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml is used in the treatment of various bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml are as follows:<ul><li>Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml is effective in treating bacterial infections of the skin and underlying tissues, such as infected wounds, abscesses, and cellulitis.</li><li>Bone and Joint Infections: Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml is prescribed for infections of the bone (osteomyelitis) and joints (septic arthritis) caused by susceptible bacteria.</li><li>Lower Respiratory Tract Infections: Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml is effective in treating infections in the airways (bronchitis) and lungs (pneumonia) caused by susceptible bacteria.</li><li>Urinary Tract Infections: Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml helps treat bacterial infections affecting the bladder (cystitis) and kidneys (pyelonephritis).</li><li>Heart Infections: Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml is used to treat infective endocarditis (infection of the heart lining and valves) caused by susceptible bacteria.</li><li>Intra-abdominal Infections: Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml is effective in treating infections within the abdominal cavity, such as peritonitis and abdominal abscesses.</li><li>Bloodstream Infections: Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml helps treat certain bloodstream infections caused by susceptible bacteria, such as septicemia and bacteremia.</li><li>Antibiotic-Resistant Infections: Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml is effective against infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and other resistant gram-positive bacteria.</li><li>Prophylaxis in Surgery or Immunocompromised Patients: Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml may be administered prophylactically in high-risk surgeries or cancer patients to prevent bacterial infections.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml belongs to the group of antibiotics used to treat various bacterial infections of the brain, lungs, middle ear, abdomen, urinary tract, kidneys, bones, joints, skin, soft tissues, blood, and heart. Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml is active against serious gram+ve infections, serious staphylococcal infections. Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival. Thereby killing the bacteria and helping in treating and preventing the spread of infections. Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu. Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml is also used to treat infections in the gut caused by ‘Clostridium difficile’ bacteria. For this, the teicoplanin solution should be taken by mouth as advised by your doctor.

FAQs

What is the use of Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml?

Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml is used to treat various bacterial infections of the bones, joints, lungs, urinary tract, abdominal wall (peritonitis), and heart (endocarditis).

How does Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml work?

Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml works by interfering with the formation of bacterial cell walls, thereby impairing the bonds that hold the bacterial cell wall together. This allows holes to appear in the bacterial cell walls, which kills the bacteria. Thus, it helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.

Does Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml cause dizziness?

Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml may cause dizziness or headaches. So, drive only if you are alert after taking Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml and omit driving and operating machinery if you feel dizzy.

Does Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml cause diarrhoea?

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml. Drink lots of fluids and eat fibre-rich food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in your stools (tarry stools) or if you experience excess diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Can I stop taking Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml on my own?

It is recommended to complete the course of Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml even if you feel better, as it is an antibiotic. Leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic (antibiotic resistance).

What are the most common side effects of Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml?

Common side effects of Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml include abnormalities with your white blood cells (such as decreased leucocytes and an increase of eosinophils) and platelets (decrease of thrombocytes), loose stools or diarrhoea, changes in the results of blood tests for liver functions, and rash.

Can I take Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml on my own?

Don't take Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml without a doctor's prescription and guidance. As an antibiotic medication, careful management is required to ensure safety and effectiveness. Consult a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis, dosage, and treatment duration.

Is Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml an antibiotic?

Yes, Teicolife-DCB 400 mg Dual Chamber Bag Injection 100 ml is an antibiotic. It belongs to a class of antibiotics called glycopeptides, which are used to treat serious bacterial infections, particularly those caused by Gram-positive bacteria.