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Teicoplanin antimicrobial-lock solution

Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra · FDA-approved active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026

Teicoplanin antimicrobial-lock solution is a Glycopeptide antibiotic Small molecule drug developed by Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra. It is currently FDA-approved for Prevention and treatment of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infections, Catheter lock therapy for hemodialysis and parenteral nutrition catheters. Also known as: teicoplanin: targocid 200 mg vial., sodium heparin 1%, 5000 IU/5ml., sodium chloride 0,9% 10 ml vial..

Teicoplanin is a glycopeptide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to D-Ala-D-Ala peptidoglycan precursors.

Teicoplanin is used as an antimicrobial-lock solution to prevent or treat catheter-related infections and bacteremia. The exact mechanism of action of Teicoplanin is unknown.

At a glance

Generic nameTeicoplanin antimicrobial-lock solution
Also known asteicoplanin: targocid 200 mg vial., sodium heparin 1%, 5000 IU/5ml., sodium chloride 0,9% 10 ml vial.
SponsorClinica Universidad de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra
Drug classGlycopeptide antibiotic
TargetBacterial peptidoglycan (D-Ala-D-Ala)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Teicoplanin works by preventing cross-linking of peptidoglycan strands in the bacterial cell wall, leading to cell wall instability and bacterial death. When used as an antimicrobial-lock solution, it is instilled into central venous catheters to prevent and treat catheter-related bloodstream infections by maintaining high local antibiotic concentrations at the catheter tip.

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Frequently asked questions about Teicoplanin antimicrobial-lock solution

What is Teicoplanin antimicrobial-lock solution?

Teicoplanin antimicrobial-lock solution is a Glycopeptide antibiotic drug developed by Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra, indicated for Prevention and treatment of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infections, Catheter lock therapy for hemodialysis and parenteral nutrition catheters.

How does Teicoplanin antimicrobial-lock solution work?

Teicoplanin is a glycopeptide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to D-Ala-D-Ala peptidoglycan precursors.

What is Teicoplanin antimicrobial-lock solution used for?

Teicoplanin antimicrobial-lock solution is indicated for Prevention and treatment of central venous catheter-related bloodstream infections, Catheter lock therapy for hemodialysis and parenteral nutrition catheters.

Who makes Teicoplanin antimicrobial-lock solution?

Teicoplanin antimicrobial-lock solution is developed and marketed by Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra (see full Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra pipeline at /company/clinica-universidad-de-navarra-universidad-de-navarra).

Is Teicoplanin antimicrobial-lock solution also known as anything else?

Teicoplanin antimicrobial-lock solution is also known as teicoplanin: targocid 200 mg vial., sodium heparin 1%, 5000 IU/5ml., sodium chloride 0,9% 10 ml vial..

What drug class is Teicoplanin antimicrobial-lock solution in?

Teicoplanin antimicrobial-lock solution belongs to the Glycopeptide antibiotic class. See all Glycopeptide antibiotic drugs at /class/glycopeptide-antibiotic.

What development phase is Teicoplanin antimicrobial-lock solution in?

Teicoplanin antimicrobial-lock solution is FDA-approved (marketed).

What are the side effects of Teicoplanin antimicrobial-lock solution?

Common side effects of Teicoplanin antimicrobial-lock solution include Local catheter site reactions, Fever, Thrombophlebitis.

What does Teicoplanin antimicrobial-lock solution target?

Teicoplanin antimicrobial-lock solution targets Bacterial peptidoglycan (D-Ala-D-Ala) and is a Glycopeptide antibiotic.

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