Ingredient

Teicoplanin

Teicoplanin is an antibiotic ingredient used to treat infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria.

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MFDS ingredient code M245142

What does it do?

Teicoplanin is a glycopeptide antibiotic primarily used for the treatment of systemic infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria. This ingredient is effective against resistant bacteria, making it important for the treatment of hospital-acquired infections.

Teicoplanin works by interfering with the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall, preventing the bacteria from proliferating. As a result, the bacteria causing the infection are killed or unable to grow, leading to the treatment of the infection.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Teicoplanin is a semisynthetic glycopeptide antibiotic, while vancomycin is a natural glycopeptide. There are differences in efficacy and toxicity profiles against resistant bacteria, which leads to selective use for specific infections.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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