TIGI is an antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections in the body. This injection is prescribed in abdominal and skin infections.

How it works?

This medicine works by killing the bacteria that cause infection.

Important information about Medicine

Tigecycline is used to treat bacterial infections in the body. This medicine is used to fight infections in the body such as pneumonia and skin infections.

Dosage information

TIGI is available in the form of an injection and needs to be administered by a health care provider. The initial dosage would be of 100mg and then the doctor would decide on the time interval in which the next subsequent dosage of 50 mg would be given to the patient.

Strengths available

TIGI is available in the strength of 50mg.

What if you miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as you as you remember. Consult your health care practitioner in case you have missed the dose as then he would decide when the next injection is to be given.

What if you overdose?

Although the chances of overdose are bleak, still one needs to consult ones doctor if this occurs. In case you notice any side effects such as swelling on the body, face or sever itching report these to the doctor immediately.

Things to be taken care of

TIGI falls in pregnancy category D, thus this injection should not be taken by pregnant ladies as it would cause harm to the baby. In case you are trying to conceive, notify your doctor about this before he administers this antibiotic on you. In case you are allergic to any antibiotic inform your doctor about this so that he or she could suggest you an alternate. Do not alter time of the dosage as it might disturb the entire schedule and take more time to provide you with complete relief from the infection and its symptoms. This injection might cause sun burn, try and avoid direct contact with the sun.

Side Effects

Like any other antibiotic, TIGI might also give you some side effects, these include:

§  Watery Or Bloody Diarrhea

§  Upper Stomach Pain

§  Dizziness

§  Vision Problems

§  Nausea

§  Yellowing Of The Skin Or Eyes

§  Clay-Colored Stools

§  Vaginal Itching Or Discharge

§  Sleep Problems

In case, you notice any of these symptoms or feel uncomfortable at the area where the shot has been given seek immediately assistance from your doctor.

Interaction with other drugs

Constituents present in this antibiotic might react with other antibiotics and drugs such as demeclocycline, minocycline, doxycycline and tetracycline. In case, you are taking any medicine for liver or kidney diseases notify your doctor about this before you start taking TIGI.