Tigeplug 50mg Injection
Biocon

prescription required

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In-stock 1 Injection in 1 vial
3,090.93

USED FOR:
Serious bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Tigecycline (50mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Tigeplug 50mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Tigeplug 50mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Tigeplug 50mg Injection may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

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

Liver

Tigeplug 50mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tigeplug 50mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Tigecycline   50mg

Uses of Tigeplug Injection
Tigeplug 50mg Injection is used in the treatment of serious bacterial infections.

How to use Tigeplug Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Tigeplug Injection works
Tigeplug 50mg Injection is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, which are required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Tigeplug Injection
Your doctor has prescribed Tigeplug to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Take Tigeplug with food and plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach and acid reflux. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take calcium, antacids or iron at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Tigeplug. Discontinue Tigeplug and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is tigecycline a tetracycline?
Yes, Tigecycline is a tetracycline antibiotic

Q. Is Tigeplug bacteriostatic/ nephrotoxic /bactericidal?
Tigeplug is bacteriostatic. It is not a nephrotoxic or bactericidal

Q. What is Tigeplug used for?
Tigeplug is used to treat various types of infections such as complicated skin and skin structure infections, complicated intra-abdominal infections, community-acquired bacterial pneumonia

Q. Does Tigeplug cover MRSA/ VRE/anaerobes/ c diff?
Yes, Tigeplug covers MSRA, anaerobes, VRE, C diff

Q. How does Tigeplug work?
Tigeplug works by preventing the bacteria from multiplying.