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Tizigen 50mg Injection

Salt Composition: TIGECYCLINE

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Categories: Infectious Disease

Conditions: Antibacterials

Product Introduction

Tizigen 50mg injection is a tetracycline-class antibiotic containing tigecycline as the active ingredient. It is indicated for treatment of serious bacterial infections of the skin and abdomen. This medicine is not recommended for children under eight years of age. Use is generally reserved for cases where other antibiotics are unsuitable or ineffective for the infection being treated. Tizigen 50mg injection is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity or allergy to tetracycline-class antibiotics, including minocycline and doxycycline. Prior to administration, inform your doctor of your complete medical history and all current medications. Particular attention should be given to conditions such as impaired wound healing, diarrhoea, liver disease, cholestasis (bile duct obstruction), or concurrent use of anticoagulant medications. Your doctor requires this information to assess suitability of Tizigen 50mg injection and determine if any modifications to your treatment plan are necessary. If diarrhoea develops before, during, or after treatment with Tizigen 50mg injection, notify your doctor immediately. Do not use antimotility agents or other diarrhoea medications without first consulting your doctor. This drug is contraindicated in pregnant women as it may cause fetal harm. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, suspect pregnancy, or intend to become pregnant. It is not established whether tigecycline passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Uses

Tizigen 50mg injection is used to treat, Skin and soft tissue infections Abdominal infections

How it works

Tizigen 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

Tizigen 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

Tizigen 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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Goodman & Gilman's, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Protein synthesis inhibitors, and miscellaneous antibacterial agents, 12th edition, 2011, 1524 -1525.
  4. KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Tetracyclines and chloramphenicol, 7th edition, 2013, 738.

Safety Advice

Pregnancy: unsafe Tizigen 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 Tizigen 50mg injection is safe when administered in patients with lung disease. No dose adjustments are necessary.

Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor It is unknown if Tizigen 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.

Written By: Muskan Patel, M.Pharm

Reviewed By: Dr. Vishwa Patel, MBBS