About telavancin hydrochloride
Lipoglycopeptide antibiotic
Used for
- Treats complicated skin and skin-structure infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
- Treats hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia caused by susceptible bacteria, when alternatives are unsuitable.
Usual adult dose
10 mg/kg intravenously every 24 hours; treatment duration depends on infection.
Common side effects
- Kidney injury
- Nausea or vomiting
- Taste disturbance
- Foamy urine
Important warnings
- Can cause serious kidney problems; kidney function monitoring is required.
- May prolong QT interval and affect heart rhythm.
- Can interfere with certain blood-clotting laboratory tests.
- Use for pneumonia only when alternative treatments are unsuitable.
Pregnancy
May cause fetal harm based on animal studies. Pregnancy testing is recommended before treatment in people who could become pregnant.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether telavancin passes into breast milk; discuss potential risks with a healthcare professional.
Interactions
- Other medicines that can harm the kidneys may increase kidney injury risk.
- Medicines that prolong the QT interval may increase heart-rhythm risks.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.