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Ticorex 200 Inj Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

TEICOPLANIN-200MG

Uses:

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Medicinal Benefits:

Ticorex 200 Inj 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. Ticorex 200 Inj is active against serious gram+ve infections, serious staphylococcal infections. Ticorex 200 Inj 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. Ticorex 200 Inj does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu. Ticorex 200 Inj 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

Ticorex 200 Inj is used to treat various bacterial infections of the bones, joints, lungs, urinary tract, abdominal wall (peritonitis), and heart (endocarditis).

Ticorex 200 Inj 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.

Ticorex 200 Inj may cause dizziness or headaches. So, drive only if you are alert after taking Ticorex 200 Inj and omit driving and operating machinery if you feel dizzy.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Ticorex 200 Inj. 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.

It is recommended to complete the course of Ticorex 200 Inj 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).

Common side effects of Ticorex 200 Inj 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.

Don't take Ticorex 200 Inj 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.

Yes, Ticorex 200 Inj 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.