teicoplanin

teicoplanin is used to treat serious gram-positive bacterial infections.

the recommended dose of teicoplanin is 400 mg every 12 hours.

teicoplanin has a long half-life allowing once-daily dosing.

teicoplanin is often used as an alternative to vancomycin.

teicoplanin can be administered intravenously or intramuscularly.

serum concentrations of teicoplanin should be monitored.

teicoplanin is effective against methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus.

the side effects of teicoplanin include nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity.

teicoplanin has excellent tissue penetration.

teicoplanin is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to glycopeptides.