Tigecycline

Uses	Complicated skin and skin structure infections, complicated intra-abdominal infections, community-acquired bacterial pneumonia
Therapy	Antibiotic
Side Effects	Dizziness, headache, low blood sugar, stomach pain, indigestion

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Tigecycline is a medication that is used to treat a variety of infections caused by bacteria. It's used to treat skin infections, intra-abdominal infections, and community-acquired bacterial pneumonia. It works by inhibiting the production of proteins that are necessary for bacterial growth. This medicine is only given by a healthcare professional. You should not self-medicate Tigecycline. This medicine is mainly used in adults. Its use in children should be decided only by a doctor. Tigecycline can cause side effects like dizziness, headache, low blood sugar, stomach pain, indigestion, slow wound healing, and irritation at the site of injection. If these effects persist for a longer time, you must inform your doctor.

Uses

Complicated skin infections
Complicated intra-abdominal infections
Community-acquired bacterial pneumonia

Contraindications

When should one not use Tigecycline

Known allergy to any ingredients of Tigecycline

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Dizziness
Headache
Low blood sugar
Slow wound healing
Stomach pain
Indigestion

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

No, you should not take Tigecycline during pregnancy as it can cause potential harm to your unborn baby.

Breast Feeding

It is unknown whether tigecycline goes into human breast milk. Before breast-feeding your baby, seek advice from your doctor.

Driving

Dizziness is a possible side effect of tigecycline. This could make it difficult for you to drive. Hence, you should avoid driving.

Alcohol

You should seek medical advice before consuming alcohol with Tigecycline.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You are allergic to tetracycline class of medications
You have liver problems
You have pancreatitis
You have diarrhoea
You have poor wound healing
You have a condition called as cholestasis that causes blockages in the bile duct
You have bleeding disorder

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Tigecycline is an antibiotic. It inhibits bacterial development by inhibiting the creation of key proteins that bacteria need to perform their functions.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

The use of tigecycline with warfarin, can interfere with the blood clotting tests
Co-administration of oral contraceptives reduces the effectiveness of oral contraceptives
Tigecycline may increase the blood levels of tacrolimus or cyclosporine

Dosage

Overdose

The chances of overdose is less likely as this medicine is only given by a healthcare professional. Contact your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital immediately, in case you experience any unusual symptoms.

Missed a Dose

Consult your doctor if you miss a dosage of Tigecycline.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You must avoid contraceptive pills as Tigecycline can interfere with the activity of contraceptive pills. You can discuss with your doctor alternate methods for contraception.

No, Tigecycline does not cause weight gain.

No, Tigecycline is not habit-forming.