Tigene Injection

Here you'll find essential details about Tigene Injection, a Celon Laboratories Ltd product containing the salt combination Tigecycline (50mg). Key uses of this medication include Severe bacterial infections. Take a moment to explore the specific information provided in the 'Detail' section and utilize the wishlist and compare features for a better understanding.

MRP: ₹ 3242.86
Packing: 1.0 ml in 1 vial
Salt Combination: Tigecycline (50mg)
Brand: Celon Laboratories Ltd
Uses: Severe bacterial infections

Description

Tigene Injection is an antibiotic that fights bacteria
It is used to treat severe infections of the body like skin, intra-abdominal infections, and community-acquired bacterial pneumonia
It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems
But, it will not treat a viral infection
Tigene Injection is commonly used to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital
This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein by a doctor or a nurse
The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is
You should have your injections at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed it, even if your symptoms quickly improve
If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.
Some people may develop side effects like headache, vomiting, nausea, increased liver enzymes, stomach pain, and diarrhea
These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine
Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away
It may also cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or suffering from any liver problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotic
While using it, you may be advised blood tests to monitor your liver function.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Tigene Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tigene Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Tigene Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Tigene Injection is recommended.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Tigene Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Tigene Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Tigene Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	SAFE: Consuming alcohol with Tigene Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Drug Action:	Tetracyclines
Therapeutic class:	ANTI INFECTIVES
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Tetracyclines

Uses of Tigene Injection

In Severe bacterial infections Tigene Injection works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections
It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of the lungs (pneumonia), stomach, and skin
It is given by a doctor or nurse into a vein and should not be self-administered
Tigene Injection usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.