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Tigecycline is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Tigecycline depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Tigecycline 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tigecycline is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Tigecycline safe for pregnant women?
Tigecycline shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Tigecycline safe during breastfeeding?
Tigecycline should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Tigecycline on the Kidneys?
Tigecycline is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Tigecycline on the Liver?
Tigecycline is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Tigecycline on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Tigecycline for the heart.
Tigecycline 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 Tigecycline unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tigecycline habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Tigecycline has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Tigecycline as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Tigecycline only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Tigecycline in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Tigecycline
When consumed with certain foods, Tigecycline may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tigecycline
Information about the interaction of Tigecycline and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1205-1206
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 738-739
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tygacil® (tigecycline)