Targocid 200 mg

Composition of Targocid 200 mg

Targocid 200 mg contains Teicoplanin 200 mg (as lyophilized powder) for injection. It belongs to the Glycopeptide antibiotic class of medicines.

Uses of Targocid 200 mg

• Treatment of serious Gram-positive bacterial infections such as complicated skin and soft tissue infections
• bone and joint infections (including osteomyelitis)
• hospital-acquired pneumonia caused by susceptible organisms
• bacteraemia/septicaemia
• and infective endocarditis; used especially when MRSA/MRSE is suspected or when patients cannot receive beta-lactams.

Key benefits

• Effective against serious Gram-positive infections including MRSA/MRSE
• Useful in beta-lactam allergy or resistant infections
• Suitable for once-daily maintenance dosing after loading
• Good tissue penetration for skin/bone infections
• Option for endocarditis/bacteraemia due to susceptible organisms

How Targocid 200 mg works

Teicoplanin is a glycopeptide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to D-Ala-D-Ala termini of peptidoglycan precursors. This prevents cross-linking of the cell wall, leading to bacterial death against susceptible Gram-positive organisms.

How to take Targocid 200 mg

For IV or IM use only; reconstitute the vial with the recommended diluent and further dilute for IV infusion as per label/hospital protocol. Dose and duration are decided by the physician based on infection type, severity, kidney function and body weight; loading doses are commonly used initially. Administer at the same time each day; do not self-administer.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, severe loose motions and nerve symptoms. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Targocid 200 mg

Most side effects of Targocid are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Injection site pain/phlebitis
• rash
• itching
• fever
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhoea
• headache
• dizziness
• elevated liver enzymes
• eosinophilia
• thrombocytopenia

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Targocid 200 mg

Warnings and precautions

Prescription-only hospital antibiotic. Use only for confirmed/suspected susceptible Gram-positive infections; not active against most Gram-negative bacteria. Dose adjustment and monitoring required in renal impairment; monitor kidney function and blood counts during prolonged therapy. Rare but serious hypersensitivity reactions (including anaphylaxis, SJS/TEN) may occur—stop and seek urgent care if severe rash, facial swelling or breathing difficulty develops. Ototoxicity is rare but risk increases with concomitant ototoxic drugs; monitor hearing in high-risk patients. Caution in patients with known glycopeptide allergy (e.g., vancomycin).

Do not take Targocid if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack.

Interactions with other medicines

Increased risk of nephrotoxicity/ototoxicity with aminoglycosides (amikacin/gentamicin), vancomycin, amphotericin B, colistin, cisplatin, and loop diuretics (furosemide). Additive nephrotoxicity with cyclosporine/tacrolimus and other nephrotoxic drugs.

How to store Targocid 200 mg

Store unopened vial at or below 25°C, protected from light and moisture. After reconstitution/dilution, use immediately or store as per product label and institutional aseptic guidelines; do not freeze unless label permits.

Expert advice for Targocid 200 mg

Space the doses evenly and complete the course. Take tetracyclines with a full glass of water and stay upright for half an hour afterwards. Never use a leftover antibiotic, or someone else's, for a new illness.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

EMCURE PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic

Drug class:

Glycopeptide antibiotic