Tigican 50 Injection (Tigecycline)

What is Tigican 50 Injection?

Tigicon 50 Injection is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat severe infections of the body like skin, intra-abdominal infections, and community-acquired bacterial pneumonia. It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems. But, it will not treat a viral infection.

Tigicon 50mg Injection is commonly used to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein by a doctor or a nurse. The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is. You should have your injections at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed it, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.

How Tigicon 50 Injection Works

Tigicon 50mg Injection is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

How To Use Tigicon 50 Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits Of Tigicon 50 Injection

In Severe bacterial infections

Tigicon 50mg Injection works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is use to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of the lungs (pneumonia), stomach, and skin. It is given by a doctor or nurse into a vein and should not be self-administered. Tigicon 50mg Injection usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are kill and do not become resistant.

Side Effects Of Tigicon 50 Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Tigicon

• Headache
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Increased liver enzymes
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea

Warning

Alcohol

Consuming alcohol with Tigicon 50mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

Tigicon 50mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding

Tigicon 50mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limit human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

Tigicon 50mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

Tigicon 50mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Tigicon 50mg Injection is recommend.

Liver

Tigicon 50mg Injection should be use with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tigicon 50mg Injection may be need. Please consult your doctor.

FAQ’s

1. How long does Tigicon 50 Injection takes to work?

Usually, Tigicon 50mg Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

2. Can the use of Tigicon 50 Injection cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Tigicon 50mg Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.