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What is the elimination half-life of teicoplanin in adults?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Teicoplanin’s elimination half-life in adults ranges from 100 to 170 hours in the most recent studies, with blood sampling lasting approximately 8–35 days.

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Targocid 200mgSANOFI · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 14Document updated 5 January 2026

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