Teicoplanin is an antibiotic medicine used to treat serious bacterial infections. It is used to treat bacterial infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria, including staphylococci, streptococci, and enterococci. It may also be used to treat other infections caused by mycobacteria, such as tuberculosis. Teicoplanin is usually given intravenously, but it can also be given intramuscularly or orally. Common side effects of teicoplanin include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Teicoplanin is a semisynthetic glycopeptide antibiotic, which means it's a medication derived from a natural product that has been chemically modified to improve its properties [1]. It is used to treat serious infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Enterococcus faecalis [2].
Here's how Teicoplanin works: bacteria have a cell wall that helps them maintain their shape and protect themselves from their environment. Teicoplanin works by interfering with the process of building this cell wall, which ultimately kills the bacteria [2].