Tigez Information

Tigez is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Skin Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Tigez have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Tigez depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Tigez also has some side effects, the most common being Vaginal inflammation. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Tigez as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Tigez are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Tigez has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Tigez's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Tigez related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Tigez contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Tigez have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Tigez, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Tigez Benefits & Uses
Tigez Dosage & How to Take
Tigez Side Effects
Tigez Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Tigez with Other Drugs
Tigez Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Tigez
Tigez Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Tigez Benefits & Uses

Tigez is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Skin Infections

Other Benefits

Tigez Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: Initially 100 mg followed by 50 mg every 12 hours
Geriatric	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: Initially 100 mg followed by 50 mg every 12 hours
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.2 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: Above 8 years old can take

Tigez Related Warnings

Is the use of Tigez safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Tigez. If you are pregnant, do not take Tigez without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Tigez safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Tigez may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Tigez should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Tigez on the Kidneys?

Tigez is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Tigez on the Liver?

Tigez is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Tigez on the Heart?

Using Tigez does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Tigez with Other Drugs

Tigez should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Sodium Picosulfate

Moderate

Estradiol

Warfarin

Medroxyprogesterone

Tigez Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tigez unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Tigez

Is this Tigez habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Tigez has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Tigez, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Tigez can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Tigez only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Tigez is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Tigez Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tigez

Tigez may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Tigez

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Tigez with alcohol will be.

Unknown