Teicoplanin

Teicoplanin is a lipoglycopeptide antibiotic extracted from Actinoplanes teichomiceticus. Acts against Gram-postive bacteria including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus fecalis. Its mechanism of action is through inhibition of bacterial cell wall biosynthesis. Displays spectrum of activity similar to Vancomycin.