Targocid 200mg. 400mg Injection / Infusion
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 24 January 2019
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Serious Gram-positive infections.
Dosage (summary)
Moderate infections: 400 mg IV loading, then 200 mg daily. Severe infections: 400 mg IV every 12 hours for 3 doses, then 400 mg daily.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 48-72 hours, Duration: Varies by infection.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Children under 3 years
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not established safe in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Nephrotoxic agents
- Ototoxic agents
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Subarachnoid injection
- Severe renal insufficiency
Common side effects
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Thrombocytopenia
- Dizziness
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
Counselling Points
- Monitor for allergic reactions
- Avoid driving if dizzy
- Report any skin reactions immediately
Serious warnings
- Serious hypersensitivity reactions
- Infusion related reactions
- Severe skin reactions
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