Tigecycline Benefits & Uses

Tigecycline is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)

Other Benefits

Tigecycline Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: Initially 100 mg followed by 50 mg every 12 hours
Geriatric	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: Initially 100 mg followed by 50 mg every 12 hours
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: Above 8 years old can take

Tigecycline Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tigecycline is used -

Severe

Haemolytic Anemia

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Rash
Diarrhoea
Photosensitivity
Edema
पेट दर्द
Dizziness

Common

Vaginal inflammation

Unknown

Urticaria

Tigecycline Related Warnings

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.

Severe
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.

Severe
What is the effect of Tigecycline on the Kidneys?

Tigecycline is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Tigecycline on the Liver?

Tigecycline is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Tigecycline on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Tigecycline for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Tigecycline with Other Drugs

Tigecycline should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Sodium Picosulfate

Moderate

Estradiol

Warfarin

Medroxyprogesterone

Tigecycline Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tigecycline unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Tigecycline

Is this Tigecycline habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Tigecycline has not been reported.

No
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.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Tigecycline only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Tigecycline in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Tigecycline Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tigecycline

When consumed with certain foods, Tigecycline may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

Mild
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.

Unknown