Indias Best ePharmacy: Tigebax 50mg Injection

Constituents

Tigecycline (50mg)

Usage of Tigebax 50mg Injection

Tigebax 50 mg Injection is used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections.

Possible Side-effects

Common

Headache
Vomiting
Nausea
Increased liver enzymes
Stomach pain
Diarrhea

Unit

1 Vial of 1 Piece

Manufacturer

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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How to use Tigebax 50mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Medicine Works

Tigebax 50 mg Injection is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Related Warnings

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Tigebax 50 mg 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.

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

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

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

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

Expert Advice

Tigebax 50 mg Injection is an antibiotic that is usually only given in the hospital for serious infections.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.Â Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
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.
It may cause dizziness. Don"t drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Tigebax 50 mg Injection affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. How long does Tigebax takes to work?

Usually, Tigebax starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Q. Can the use of Tigebax cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Tigebax can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.