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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

Tgkem 50mg Kit 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

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

Driving

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

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

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

Liver

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

Tigecycline   50mg

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

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

How Tgkem Injection works
Tgkem 50mg Kit 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 Tgkem Injection
Your doctor has prescribed Tgkem to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Take Tgkem 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 Tgkem. Discontinue Tgkem 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 Tgkem bacteriostatic/ nephrotoxic /bactericidal?
Tgkem is bacteriostatic. It is not a nephrotoxic or bactericidal

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

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