Tigi 50 Mg

Tigi 50 Mg Injection (10 Ml) (Tigecycline)

What Is The Generic Name For Mikacin

Tigecycline is the generic version for Mikacin

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Tigi 50 Mg (Tigecycline):

• Tygacil

About Tigi 50 Mg (Tigecycline):

Tigi 50 Mg injection contains Tigi 50 gm which is used in the treatment of bacterial Infections of abdomen, skin, and lungs. This injection must be purchased on doctor’s prescription and administered by a doctor or nurse only. You may purchase it from any of the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

Manufacturer:

One of the top leading companies, Natco Pharma (India) is manufacturing Tigi 50 Mg Injection.

Strength:

Tigi 50 Mg contains Tigi 50 mg per injection vial. This injection may be available in other substitutes with varying strength at any of the leading online pharmacy stores, medical supply stores, and drugstores.

What Are The Uses Of The Tigi 50 Mg (Tigecycline):

Tigi 50 Mg is used to treat bacterial Infections:

• Intra-abdominal Infection
• Pneumonia
• Bacteraemia
• Skin and soft tissue infections

How Tigi 50 Mg (Tigecycline) Works:

Tigecycline is an antibiotic drug present as an active ingredient in Tigi 50 gm injection. It basically inhibits the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out its all-important body functions. Hence, helps in killing the bacteria.  

Before You Use Tigi 50 Mg (Tigecycline):

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to its contents
• You have informed the doctor about your Pre-existing diseases, Surgeries, Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.

What Should You Avoid While Taking Tigi 50 Mg (Tigecycline):

• Avoid taking alcohol
• Avoid driving or any physical or mechanical activity which requires your concentration as you may feel dizzy while taking this medicine
• Avoid being in direct contact with sun rays
• Avoid taking Medicines without doctor’s prescriptions

When Not To Use Tigi 50 Mg (Tigecycline):

You should avoid Tigi 50 Mg if you:

• Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it
• Are highly sensitive to sun rays as it can cause sunburn
• Develop any allergic reaction like skin rashes, irritation, swelling of face and mouth and have difficulty in breathing
• Have hearing difficulties or tinnitus
• Have severe gastrointestinal/ Kidney/ Liver Disease
• Are Pregnant/ Conceiving/ Breastfeeding

Tell Your Doctor If You:

• Are Hypersensitive to it
• Are having any liver/ Kidney disease
• Have any respiratory disease like asthma
• Have gastrointestinal disease, brain disease, etc.
• Are Pregnant/ Breastfeeding
• Are having other Diseases, Drugs or therapies

Dosage:

Tigi 50 mg (Tigecycline) is a prescription based drug which is also available in various substitutes and must be administered by a doctor or a nurse only to treat various bacterial infections. Consult your doctor for the frequency and dosage of the injection as age and severity of the disease differ in each patient.

Patients are advised to take Tigi 50 Mg at a fixed time and must be injected by a doctor or a nurse. Do not self administer the drug. It is not recommended in hearing problems and in kidney problems. It is used very cautiously in pregnant or breastfeeding problems.

How Much Of The Tigi 50 Mg (Tigecycline) to Be Used:

The dose which is to give is depending upon the severity of the infection in an individual. So, follow the dosage regimen as prescribed by your doctor and let them administer the drug on the right time.

How To Take The Tigi 50 Mg (Tigecycline):

Tigi 50 mg injection must be administered by a doctor or a nurse. Do not try to self administer the injection.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Tigi 50 Mg (Tigecycline)

You are always advised to take Tigi 50 Mg as prescribed by your doctor. Patients are not advised to take it for a longer time than recommended but they should complete the course. Always ask your doctor for the duration of the dosage.

Overdose:

Contact your doctor or visit nearby medical facility immediately if you are suspecting the overdose symptoms like swelling of face or mouth, dizziness, watery or bloody stools, excessive emesis, etc.

Do not share your medicine with anyone nearby you as it may cause fatal effects if they will take it without knowing the actual cause.  

Missed Dose:

A missed dose of Tigi 50 Mg should be taken as soon as you remember that too after consulting with your doctor. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Tigi 50 Mg (Tigecycline)

• Black or tarry stools
• Blurred vision
• Decrease in frequency of urination
• Dizziness
• Difficulty in breathing
• Allergic reactions
• Hearing loss
• Muscle pain
• Unusual tiredness and weakness
• Skin Rashes
• Nausea/Vomiting
• Headache

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Mikacin injection may interact with other medicines, which can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Hence, always tell your doctor if you are on Vitamins, other Drugs or Herbal and Food Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

• Furosemide
• Ceftriaxone
• Ethinyl Estradiol
• Adefovir
• Aspirin

It may also interact with the Disease conditions:

• Impaired Kidney Functions
• Myasthenia Gravis

Warning And Precaution:

Tigi 50 Mg should be used very cautiously in:

• Hypersensitivity/Allergy
• Impaired gastrointestinal functions
• Kidney/ Liver function
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Drug resistance
• Myasthenia Gravis
• Premature and newborn babies
• Consult your doctor for dosage adjustment and effective treatment if you have the above conditions.

Things To Remember:

• Keep yourself hydrated while taking this medicine
• Keep out of reach and sight of the children
• You may need to monitor blood or urine or hearing tests to look for signs of adverse effects
• Monitor your kidney functions while taking Tigecycline
• Consult your doctor if you have any doubt related to the dose, time, and strength of the Injection
  

Indications:

• Do not stop taking Tigi 50 Mg on your own in between the course or do not take it for longer than recommended by your doctor.
• Do not self administer the Mikacin injection. Always take help of your doctor or nurse.

Storage:  

Store the Tigi 50 mg injection at cool temperature in clean and dry place. Make sure that the injection is not damaged or leaked. Use the injection vial contents at once.