Ticocide 400mg Injection is used in the treatment of various bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Ticocide 400mg Injection are as follows:<ul><li>Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Ticocide 400mg Injection 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: Ticocide 400mg Injection is prescribed for infections of the bone (osteomyelitis) and joints (septic arthritis) caused by susceptible bacteria.</li><li>Lower Respiratory Tract Infections: Ticocide 400mg Injection is effective in treating infections in the airways (bronchitis) and lungs (pneumonia) caused by susceptible bacteria.</li><li>Urinary Tract Infections: Ticocide 400mg Injection helps treat bacterial infections affecting the bladder (cystitis) and kidneys (pyelonephritis).</li><li>Heart Infections: Ticocide 400mg Injection is used to treat infective endocarditis (infection of the heart lining and valves) caused by susceptible bacteria.</li><li>Intra-abdominal Infections: Ticocide 400mg Injection is effective in treating infections within the abdominal cavity, such as peritonitis and abdominal abscesses.</li><li>Bloodstream Infections: Ticocide 400mg Injection helps treat certain bloodstream infections caused by susceptible bacteria, such as septicemia and bacteremia.</li><li>Antibiotic-Resistant Infections: Ticocide 400mg Injection 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: Ticocide 400mg Injection may be administered prophylactically in high-risk surgeries or cancer patients to prevent bacterial infections.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

Ticocide 400mg Injection 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. Ticocide 400mg Injection is active against serious gram+ve infections, serious staphylococcal infections. Ticocide 400mg Injection 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. Ticocide 400mg Injection does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu. Ticocide 400mg Injection 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 Ticocide 400mg Injection?

Ticocide 400mg Injection is used to treat various bacterial infections of the bones, joints, lungs, urinary tract, abdominal wall (peritonitis), and heart (endocarditis).

How does Ticocide 400mg Injection work?

Ticocide 400mg Injection 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 Ticocide 400mg Injection cause dizziness?

Ticocide 400mg Injection may cause dizziness or headaches. So, drive only if you are alert after taking Ticocide 400mg Injection and omit driving and operating machinery if you feel dizzy.

Does Ticocide 400mg Injection cause diarrhoea?

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Ticocide 400mg Injection. 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 Ticocide 400mg Injection on my own?

It is recommended to complete the course of Ticocide 400mg Injection 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 Ticocide 400mg Injection?

Common side effects of Ticocide 400mg Injection 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 Ticocide 400mg Injection on my own?

Don't take Ticocide 400mg Injection 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 Ticocide 400mg Injection an antibiotic?

Yes, Ticocide 400mg Injection 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.