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Teicoplanin for identification

European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Teicoplanin, Targocid, Teichomycin

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CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

teicoplanin

manufacturer/tradename

EDQM

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

storage temp.

−20°C

InChI

1S/C88H97Cl2N9O33/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-60(108)94-68-74(113)71(110)58(32-101)129-87(68)132-78-55-26-40-27-56(78)126-52-18-14-38(24-47(52)90)77(131-86-67(92-34(2)103)73(112)70(109)57(31-100)128-86)69-84(121)98-66(85(122)123)45-29-42(105)30-54(127-88-76(115)75(114)72(111)59(33-102)130-88)61(45)44-23-37(13-15-49(44)106)63(81(118)99-69)96-83(120)65(40)97-82(119)64-39-21-41(104)28-43(22-39)124-53-25-36(12-16-50(53)107)62(91)80(117)93-48(79(116)95-64)20-35-11-17-51(125-55)46(89)19-35/h11-19,21-30,48,57-59,62-77,86-88,100-102,104-107,109-115H,3-10,20,31-33,91H2,1-2H3,(H,92,103)(H,93,117)(H,94,108)(H,95,116)(H,96,120)(H,97,119)(H,98,121)(H,99,118)(H,122,123)/t48-,57-,58-,59-,62-,63-,64+,65-,66-,67-,68-,69+,70-,71-,72-,73-,74-,75+,76+,77-,86+,87+,88+/m1/s1

InChI key

BJNLLBUOHPVGFT-QRZIFLFXSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Teicoplanin for identification EP Reference standard, intended for use in laboratory tests only as specifically prescribed in the European Pharmacopoeia.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Teicoplanin is a glycopeptide antibiotic produced by Actinoplanes teichomiceticus that is effective against Gram-positive bacteria resistant to β-lactam antibiotics. Its mechanism of action is through inhibition of bacterial cell wall biosynthesis.

Packaging

The product is delivered as supplied by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For the current unit quantity, please visit the EDQM reference substance catalogue.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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F Menichetti
Journal of chemotherapy (Florence, Italy), 12 Suppl 5, 34-39 (2000-12-29)
The clinical and microbiological efficacy, cost-per-patient and tolerability of teicoplanin were compared with those of vancomycin as empirical or second-line treatment of febrile neutropenic episodes in patients with hematologic malignancy or solid tumors. In terms of efficacy and cost teicoplanin
F Parenti et al.
Journal of chemotherapy (Florence, Italy), 12 Suppl 5, 5-14 (2000-12-29)
The chemistry, microbiology and mode of action of teicoplanin, as well as the mechanism, control and epidemiology of glycopeptide resistance, are discussed in detail. The antibacterial activity of teicoplanin against Gram-positive bacteria, including those expressing resistance to unrelated compounds, is
S-H Hsiao et al.
Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics, 35(6), 729-732 (2010-11-09)
Hypersensitivity syndrome associated with teicoplanin has rarely been reported. We report a case with a preceding episode of vancomyin-related neutropenia. A 47-year-old female with cervical spine infection was treated with vancomycin. Neutropenia occurred after 17 days of vancomycin therapy. Vancomycin
Mustafa Erkan Inanmaz et al.
Journal of orthopaedic research : official publication of the Orthopaedic Research Society, 32(6), 752-756 (2014-03-29)
Implant-related chronic osteomyelitis is a serious complication of orthopedic surgery requiring implant removal and radical debridement. Extracorporeal shockwave (ESW) have demonstrated significant bactericidal effectiveness in vitro and effectiveness and safety were evaluated in an animal model of osteomyelitis. In this
Alexandre B Cavalcanti et al.
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (6)(6), CD007022-CD007022 (2010-06-18)
Vancomycin and teicoplanin are commonly used to treat gram-positive infections, particularly those caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). There is uncertainty regarding the effects of teicoplanin compared to vancomycin on kidney function with some previous studies suggesting teicoplanin is less

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