<unk>  is an antibiotic used in the prophylaxis and treatment of serious infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis. It is a semisynthetic glycopeptide antibiotic with a spectrum of activity similar to vancomycin. Its mechanism of action is to inhibit bacterial cell wall synthesis.<unk>  is marketed by Sanofi-Aventis under the trade name Targocid. Other trade names include Teconin marketed by Biocon ltd (India).
Oral<unk>  has been demonstrated to be effective in the treatment of pseudomembranous colitis and Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea, with comparable efficacy with vancomycin.
Its strength is considered to be due to the length of the hydrocarbon chain.[dead link]
Teicoplanin
Ramoplanin
Polymyxin B
Polymyxin B sulfate
Linezolid
Daptomycin
Vancomycin 
Colistin