Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Tiganex Injection
Your doctor has prescribed Tiganex to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Take Tiganex 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 Tiganex. Discontinue Tiganex 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.

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

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

Q. What is Tiganex used for?
Tiganex 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 Tiganex cover MRSA/ VRE/anaerobes/ c diff?
Yes, Tiganex covers MSRA, anaerobes, VRE, C diff

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