Apo Tigecycline (Tigecycline)
Brand: Apo Tigecycline
Active Ingredient(s): Tigecycline
Strength: 50 mg
Pack Size: 10 x 5 mL Injectable
Store at room temperature.
DIN: 02409356
Manufacturer: Apotex Inc. (Canada)
Alternatives: Taro Ticagrelor – Brilinta
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Description
Apo Tigecycline (Tigecycline) is an antibiotic. It is typically used for the treatment of different infections including abdominal infections, complicated skin infections and lung infections. It may also have other uses.
Additional information
The usual adult dose of this medication is 100 mg for the first dose, followed by 50 mg every 12 hours. However, your doctor or pharmacist may have suggested a different schedule that is more appropriate for you. Your healthcare professional will give TYGACIL by intravenous infusion (slow drip through a needle into a large vein) over a period of 30 to 60 minutes. WARNING: Tigecycline can cause dizziness. Exercise caution when driving or operating a vehicle or potentially dangerous machinery. Patients with severe hepatic (liver) impairment should be treated with caution and monitored for treatment response. The use of this medication during tooth development may cause permanent discoloration of the teeth. In addition to its desired action, this medication may cause some side effects, notably: It may cause diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. It may cause weight loss, skin rash, low blood glucose level, It may cause skin rash, infections, and headaches. Contraindications: Hypersensitive to tigecycline or tetracycline class of antibiotics or to any ingredient in the formulation. Taking this medication during pregnancy may be harmful for the baby. Women of childbearing potential should use an effective contraceptive method. Pregnant women should not use this product. If you're planning a pregnancy or become pregnant, contact your family doctor. A treatment with this medication requires regular monitoring by a doctor. Be sure to see your doctor for all regularly scheduled appointments.
Warning
Each person may react differently to a treatment. If you think this medication may be causing side effects (including those described here, or others), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. He or she can help you to determine whether or not the medication is the source of the problem.
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