Description
Composition Tigecycline (50mg)
Primary Use Serious bacterial infections
Medicine Overview of Tigi Injection
Uses of Tigi Injection
Tigi 50mg Injection is used in the treatment of serious bacterial infections.
Tigi Injection side effects
Common
Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.
How to use Tigi Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Tigi Injection works
Tigi 50mg Injection is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, which are required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
In Depth Information on Tigi Injection
Expert advice for Tigi Injection
- Your doctor has prescribed Tigi to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
- Take Tigi with food and plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach and acid reflux.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Do not take calcium, antacids or iron at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Tigi.
- Discontinue Tigi 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.
Tigi Injection related warnings
Special precautions for Tigi Injection
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Tigi 50mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy. There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
CAUTION
Tigi 50mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
Tigi 50mg Injection may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Kidney
SAFE
Tigi 50mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Tigi 50mg Injection is recommended.
Liver
Tigi 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tigi 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
