Tigikwik Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Nurtureplus Biotech Private Limited |
| Active Ingredient | Tigecycline (50mg) |
| Storage | Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze. |
| Chemical Class | Tetracyclines |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Tetracyclines |
| User Rating | 4.6 |
| User Reviews | 566 |
FAQ
How long does Tigikwik takes to work?
Usually, Tigikwik starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Can the use of Tigikwik cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Tigikwik can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
What if you forget to take Tigikwik?
If you miss a dose of Tigikwik, consult your doctor.
Tigikwik Injection Reviews
Tigikwik 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.
Tigikwik 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.
Tigikwik 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.
How Tigikwik Injection Works
Tigikwik is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
How to Use Tigikwik Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Tigikwik Injection
- In Severe bacterial infections: Tigikwik 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. Tigikwik 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.
Uses of Tigikwik Injection
- Severe bacterial infections
Tigikwik Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Driving
UNSAFE
Tigikwik may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Tigikwik does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tigikwik 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.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tigikwik is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Tigikwik is recommended.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tigikwik is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Liver
CAUTION
Tigikwik should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tigikwik may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Tigikwik affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Tigikwik is an antibiotic that is usually only given in the hospital for serious infections.
References
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1339-142.
- Tigecycline. Philadelphia, PA: Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2005.
- Chambers HF, Deck DH. Tetracyclines, Macrolides, Clindamycin, Chloramphenicol, Streptogramins, & Oxazolidiones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 798.
- ScienceDirect. Tigecycline.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- MacDougall C, Chambers HF. Protein Synthesis Inhibitors and Miscellaneous Antibacterial Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1521-26.