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Tigifect 50mg Injection
Salt Composition: TIGECYCLINE
- Manufacturer: AUREATE HEALTHCARE PVT LTD
- Pack Size: 1 VIAL(s)
- Dosage Form: INJECTION
- Strength: 50MG
- Prescription Required
- Storage: Store Tigifect 50mg injection in a refrigerator (2°C - 8°C). Do not freeze.
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Product Introduction
Tigifect 50mg injection is a tetracycline-class antibiotic containing tigecycline as the active ingredient. It is indicated for serious bacterial infections of the skin and abdominal cavity. The medication is not recommended for children below eight years of age. This drug is typically reserved for use when other antibiotics are unsuitable or ineffective for particular infections.
Tigifect 50mg injection is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity or allergic reactions to tetracycline-class antibiotics, including minocycline and doxycycline. Before administration, inform your physician of your complete medical history and all current medications.
Special considerations must be communicated to your doctor, including poor wound healing, diarrhoea, liver dysfunction, cholestasis (obstruction of the bile ducts), or concurrent use of anticoagulants (medicines that prevent excessive blood clotting). Your physician requires awareness of these conditions or medications to assess the suitability of Tigifect 50mg injection and determine whether adjustments to your treatment plan are necessary.
If diarrhoea develops before, during, or after Tigifect 50mg injection treatment, notify your doctor immediately. Do not take any anti-diarrhoeal medication without prior consultation with your physician.
Tigifect 50mg injection is contraindicated in pregnant women as it may cause fetal harm. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspect pregnancy, or are planning to become pregnant. It is unknown whether this medicine is excreted in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Uses
Tigifect 50mg injection is used to treat, Skin and soft tissue infections Abdominal infections
How it works
Tigifect 50mg injection works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria and preventing them from multiplying. It does this by interfering with bacterial cell wall synthesis, which is essential for survival.
How to Use
Tigifect 50mg injection will be administered to you by a healthcare professional in a hospital setting. It is usually administered as an intravenous injection into a vein. Your doctor will decide the dose, route of administration, and frequency based on your disease condition and other factors.
Side Effects
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Common Injection site reactions (pain, inflammation) Diarrhea Nausea, vomiting Abscess, infections Dizziness, headache Poor or slow wound healing Low blood sugar Low protein levels in the blood Rash Loss of appetite Stomach ache Indigestion
Expert Tips
Tigifect 50mg injection may interfere with the effectiveness of oral contraceptives (birth control pills). If you are taking oral contraceptives, discuss the need for additional contraceptive methods with your physician. Practice good and safer hygiene to help prevent the spread of infections. When sneezing or coughing, cover your mouth and nose, and dispose of tissues properly.
References
- Piramal Critical Care Limited, Electronic medicines compendium (EMC), [ Revised on Sep 2022] [ Accessed on 13th July 2023], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.14071.pdf
- Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc, US Food and Drug Administration, [ Revised on July 2010] [ Accessed on 13th July 2023], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2010/021821s021lbl.pdf
- Goodman & Gilman's, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Protein synthesis inhibitors, and miscellaneous antibacterial agents, 12th edition, 2011, 1524 -1525.
- KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Tetracyclines and chloramphenicol, 7th edition, 2013, 738.
Safety Advice
Pregnancy: unsafe Tigifect 50mg injection is unsafe for pregnant women because it may cause fetal harm. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspect pregnancy, or planning to become pregnant.
Lungs: safe Tigifect 50mg injection is safe when administered in patients with lung disease. No dose adjustments are necessary.
Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor It is unknown if Tigifect 50mg injection passes into the breast milk or if it will harm your baby. Please consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Disclaimer
The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Self-medication can be harmful. Med For Rare does not endorse self-diagnosis or self-treatment.