Tigecycline injection
What is Tigecycline injection?
TIGECYCLINE (Tygacil™) is an antibiotic. Tigecycline stops the growth of certain bacteria that cause certain infections. Tigecycline is used to treat infections of the skin and the abdomen. Generic tigecycline injections are not available.
What should my health care professional know before I receive Tigecycline?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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intestinal disease
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liver disease
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other chronic illness
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an unusual reaction to tigecycline, tetracycline antibiotics, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should this medicine be used?
Tigecycline injection solution is for infusion into a vein. Tigecycline is usually first given in a hospital or clinic for severe infections. If you are to give yourself tigecycline by infusion at home, follow the directions on the prescription label. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop using except on your prescriber's advice. Make sure you understand how to store and give yourself tigecycline. Ask your prescriber or health care professional if you have any questions.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
What drug(s) may interact with Tigecycline?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking Tigecycline?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not begin to improve in a few days.
If you get severe or watery diarrhea, do not treat yourself. Call your prescriber or health care professional for advice.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you.
Notify your health care professional if you are scheduled to have any surgery, procedure, or medical testing (including myelography); tell your prescriber or health care professional that you have been taking tigecycline.
What side effects may I notice from receiving Tigecycline?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
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difficulty breathing
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fever
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increased sensitivity to the sun or ultraviolet light
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irregular heart beat
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redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
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severe or watery diarrhea
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skin rash, itching
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unusual weakness or tiredness
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severe nausea or vomiting
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swelling of the hands or feet
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yellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
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back pain
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change in taste
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chills
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constipation
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difficulty sleeping
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dizziness
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drowsiness
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dry mouth
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flushing
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headache
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loss of appetite
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mild diarrhea
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nausea
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sweating
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upset stomach
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Tigecycline intravenous injection is usually given in a hospital or in a home-health or skilled care setting. You may be given tigecycline to take home to complete your treatment. If you are given this injection infusion to take at home, store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Do not freeze. Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date.