Article Contents ::
- 1 The Brand Name MEROPLAN Has Generic Salt :: Teicoplanin
- 2 MEROPLAN Is From Company Piramal Hc. Priced :: Rs. 810
- 3 MEROPLAN have Teicoplanin is comes under Sub class Peptides of Main Class Anti Infectives
- 4 Main Medicine Class:: Anti Infectives Sub Medicine Class :: Peptides
- 5 Disclaimer ::
- 6 The Information available on this site is for only Informational Purpose , before any use of this information please consult your Doctor .Price of the drugs indicated above may not match to real price due to many possible reasons may , including local taxes etc.. These are only approximate indicative prices of the drug.
The Brand Name MEROPLAN Has Generic Salt :: Teicoplanin
MEROPLAN Is From Company Piramal Hc. Priced :: Rs. 810
MEROPLAN have Teicoplanin is comes under Sub class Peptides of Main Class Anti Infectives
Main Medicine Class:: Anti Infectives Sub Medicine Class :: Peptides
| Salt Name : OR Generic Name | Form | Price : MRP /Probable | Packing | ||
| Teicoplanin | Rs. 810 | 200 MG |
| Brand Name | Company / Manufacturers | Strength | Unit | Price / 200 MG |
| MEROPLAN | Piramal Hc. | 200MG | 200 MG | Rs. 810 |
| Company Brand Name | Salt Combination | Main Medical Class | Sub Medical Class |
| From Piramal Hc. :: MEROPLAN | Teicoplanin | Anti Infectives | Peptides |
Indications for Drugs ::
Gram-positive infection, CAPD-associated peritonitis
Drug Dose ::
Parenteral Severe Gram-positive infections Adult: Initially, 6 mg/kg on first day, followed by 3 mg/kg/day. Severe infection: 6 mg/kg every 12 hr for the 1st 3 doses followed by 6 mg/kg/day. Doses may be given via IM inj, IV bolus or IV infusion over 30 minutes. Child: Loading dose: 10 mg/kg every 12 hr for 3 doses followed by 6-10 mg/kg/day depending on severity of the infection. Neonates: Loading dose: 16 mg/kg on the 1st day, followed by maintenance doses of 8 mg/kg/day by IV infusion. Intravenous Prophylaxis of Gram-positive infection in high-risk patients undergoing surgery Adult: 400 mg as single dose at induction of anesth. Intravenous Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD)-associated peritonitis Adult: If the patient is febrile, an initial loading dose of 400 mg may be given. Teicoplanin is added to the dialysis solution at a concentration of 20 mg/litre; dose is added into each bag of solution in the first wk, followed by alternate bags in the second wk and then in the overnight dwell bag in the third wk. Renal impairment: Usual dose to be given for first 3 days, thereafter adjust dose according to CrCl. CrCl (ml/min) 40-60 1/2 initial dose given daily or initial dose every 2 days. <40 1/3 initial dose given daily or initial dose every 3 days. Contraindication ::
Hypersensitivity.
Drug Precautions ::
Preexisting renal insufficiency, hypersensitivity to vancomycin. Perform periodic haematological studies, renal, LFT. Pregnancy, lactation.
Drug Side Effects ::
Fever, chills, allergic reactions, GI disturbances, headache, dizziness, red-man” syndrome”
Pregnancy category ::
disturbances in liver enzymes
Drug Mode of Action ::
renal impairment
Drug Interactions ::
ototoxicity
