Tigecycline is generally used in treatment of the treatment of severe bacterial infections.
Side effects
Diarrhoea
Eye irritation
Headache
Increased liver enzymes
Injection site reactions (pain
Nausea
redness)
Stomach pain
swelling
Vomiting
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Tigecycline is an antibiotic. It makes the condition better and the bacterial growth is stopped by blocking the supply of essential proteins needed by the bacteria to harm the body.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Tigecycline a tetracycline? Yes, Tigecycline is a tetracycline antibiotic
Q. Is Tigecycline bacteriostatic/ nephrotoxic /bactericidal? Tigecycline is bacteriostatic. It is not a nephrotoxic or bactericidal
Q. What is Tigecycline used for? Tigecycline is used to treat various types of infections such as complicated skin and skin structure infections, complicated intra-abdominal infections, community-acquired bacterial pneumonia
Q. Does Tigecycline cover MRSA/ VRE/anaerobes/ c diff? Yes, Tigecycline covers MSRA, anaerobes, VRE, C diff
Q. How does Tigecycline work? Tigecycline works by preventing the bacteria from multiplying.
Expert Advice
Your doctor has prescribed Tigecycline to cure your infection and improve symptoms.Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.Discontinue Tigecycline and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Tigecycline affects you.Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Product Details
SKU: PC-73815 Product Description: Tgkem Injection is manufactured by Alkem Laboratories Packing: Vial Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.