Teconin 400 Injection 1

Teconin 400 Injection 1 is used for managing the following conditions:

• Severe respiratory tract infections such as hospital-acquired pneumonia.

• Complicated skin and soft tissue infections.

• Infective endocarditis, refers to an infection of the heart's inner lining.

• Bone and joint infections including osteomyelitis.

• Septicaemia and septic shock, involve a severe infection spreading via the bloodstream.

Administering Teconin 400 Injection 1 should be done as follows:

• The medicine is administered through an intravenous injection by a health professional.

• Ensure the injection site is clean before administration.

• Follow your doctor's instructions on when your doses are due.

• Do not self-administer this medicine; it should always be administered by a trained healthcare professional. Remember to consult your doctor for specific advice.

Teconin 400 Injection 1 is administered intravenously.

Teconin 400 Injection 1 contains teicoplanin (400 mg), which works on your body in the following ways:

• Inhibits Cell Wall Synthesis: Teicoplanin blocks a process that bacteria need to build their cell walls. It does this by binding to specific molecules called D-alanyl-D-alanine residues of peptidoglycan precursors. This stops these precursors from being incorporated into the bacterial cell wall.

• Causes Bacterial Cell Death: By disrupting the formation of peptidoglycan, an essential component of the bacterial cell wall, teicoplanin weakens the cell wall and ultimately leads to the death of the bacterial cells.

• Acts Against Gram-positive Bacteria: The activity of teicoplanin is mainly effective against both types of gram-positive bacteria - aerobic (which need oxygen to grow) and anaerobic (which can grow without oxygen).

• Store Teconin 400 Injection 1 as per manufacturer's guidelines.

• Keep it protected from light and moisture.

• Ensure you keep it out of the reach of children.

• Always check the expiry date and use it before.

• If you're receiving this medication for a severe respiratory tract infection like pneumonia, try to quit smoking as it can damage your lungs further.

• For skin and soft tissue infections, maintain good personal hygiene, including regular hand washing and keeping wounds clean and covered.