Teicoplanin
- IVTeicoplaninAlternative to vancomycin if severe red man syndrome
- Mechanism of Action
- Inhibits bacterial cell wall peptidoglycan synthesis.
- Microbiology
- Broad cover against gram positive organisms, including Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and methicillin-resistant coagulase negative staphylococci.
Clinical Use
- Indications
- Adverse Effects
- Monitoring
- To ensure therapeutic levels, check serum concentration before the fourth dose.