Tigecycline Injection

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Tigecycline Injection

1 Injection in 1 Vial
₹ 3400
1 INJECTION | 1 Vial
₹ 3400
127 people have bought this recently
  • Manufactured by: Jan Aushadhi
  • Contains / Salt: Tigecycline

Tigecycline Information

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 Benefits & Uses

Tigecycline is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Moderate



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 -



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


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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)

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