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Tamigen is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Pneumonia. Secondary and off-label uses of Tamigen have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Tamigen depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Tamigen side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Tamigen are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Tamigen is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Tamigen related warnings talks about Tamigen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Tamigen is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease as it can result in adverse effects.
Drug reaction of Tamigen with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Tamigen is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Tamigen is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Tamigen safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Tamigen. If you are pregnant, do not take Tamigen without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Tamigen safe during breastfeeding?
Tamigen is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Tamigen on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Tamigen on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Tamigen on the Liver?
Tamigen does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Tamigen on the Heart?
You can take Tamigen without any fear of damage to the heart.
Tamigen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tamigen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tamigen habit forming or addictive?
Tamigen does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Tamigen as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Tamigen only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Tamigen is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Tamigen
You can take Tamigen with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tamigen
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Tamigen with alcohol will be.
The injectable form of this drug should be taken as per doctor guidance only. Duration of treatment depends on the type and severity of infections. Put 1 -2 drops of eye drop every 4-8 hours or as directed by the doctor and eye ointment is applied 2 - 4 times or directed by the doctor.
Yes, Tamigen may cause hearing loss (deafness) in some cases. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing hearing loss after this drug, then you are advised to consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
No, Tamigen does not contains steroids. It contains gentamicin (an antibiotic) which is used to treat bacterial infection.
Yes, Tamigen is used for pink eye (conjunctivitis). It effectively treats the symptoms of pink eye. Since it is a prescription drug you should use it only on your doctor's advice.
Eye drop of this drug may cause eye irritation. This occurs very rarely. If you experience excessive irritation of skin after using this drug, then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Gentamicin
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 747-748