Tigecycline Injection

Tigecycline Injection – The Injection is made with the drug named Tigecycline that is used in the treatment of bacterial infections, filariasis, and severe bacterial infections. Bacterial infection happens when pathogenic bacteria develop in the body and make one sick. It can affect any area of the body and grows extremely rapidly. Tigecycline does not act upon viral infections like the common cold and flu.
It acts by hindering the process of bacterial protein synthesis, which are the chief cursors for performing bacteria’s essential functions. This action further prevents bacterial growth.

Uses of Tigecycline Injection

This Injection has ‘Tigecycline,’ a broad-spectrum glycylcycline antibiotic that treats bacterial infections, including abdominal infections, community-acquired pneumonia (pneumonia infection), and complicated skin and skin structure infections. It acts by hindering the formation of bacterial proteins, which are the main cursors for performing bacteria’s essential functions. Tigecycline is a bacteriostatic antibiotic and acts to prevent bacterial reproduction.

Precautions to use for Tigecycline Injection

Before taking Tigecycline Injection, inform your doctor if you suffer from kidney or liver disease, colitis, or pancreatitis (inflamed pancreas). Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) should be considered upon the use of antibiotics such as Tigecycline. Thus, please find an examination to eliminate the possibility of CDAD in case of diarrhea after Tigecycline therapy. Tell your doctor if you are getting live vaccines (like the typhoid vaccine) because Tygacil can affect how well they work.

Tigecycline injection can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Use sunscreen when you go outside. Tigecycline should be avoided in pregnancy because it can have adverse effects on the baby. Kindly consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding before using Tigecycline. Tigecycline results in dizziness; therefore, drive or handle machinery only if you are attentive. Tigecycline is not advised for children under eight years old.

Directions to use for Tigecycline Injection

Tigecycline Injection is usually prescribed for seriously ill patients who are being admitted to the hospital. This drug is administered through drip or direct vein injection by a physician or nurse. The dosage will be based on the nature of the infection you are suffering from, where the infection occurs in the body, and how severe it is. You should take your injections at the same time every day to have the maximum benefit and you should continue taking this medication for as long as you are instructed, even if your symptoms improve quite rapidly. If you discontinue it too early, the infection might recur or worsen.

Possible Side Effects of Tigecycline Injection

Here is the list of the common side effects of the Tigecycline Injection:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Headache
• Abnormal liver function tests