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Tigecycline is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tigecycline is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Tigecycline safe for pregnant women?
Tigecycline has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Tigecycline without medical advice.
Is the use of Tigecycline safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Tigecycline. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Tigecycline on the Kidneys?
Using Tigecycline does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Tigecycline on the Liver?
Using Tigecycline does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Tigecycline on the Heart?
Tigecycline is completely safe for the heart.
Tigecycline should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tigecycline unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tigecycline habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Tigecycline has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Tigecycline. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Tigecycline is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Tigecycline cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Tigecycline
Taking Tigecycline with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tigecycline
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Tigecycline with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1205-1206
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 738-739
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tygacil® (tigecycline)