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Tygacil, |tigecycline Tigecycline

tigecycline

Generic Name: tigecycline (tye ge SYE kleen)
Brand Names: Tygacil

What is tigecycline?

Tigecycline is a tetracycline-like antibiotic. It fights bacteria in the body.

Tigecycline is used to treat many different bacterial infections of the skin or the digestive system.

Tigecycline may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about tigecycline?

Tigecycline can make birth control pills less effective. Use a second method of birth control while you are using tigecycline to keep from getting pregnant.

Tigecycline is given as an injection through a needle placed into a vein. Your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare provider will give you this injection. You may be given instructions on how to use your injections at home. Do not use this medicine at home if you do not fully understand how to mix the medication, give the injection, and properly dispose of needles and other items used in giving the medicine.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using tigecycline?

Tigecycline can make birth control pills less effective. Use a second method of birth control while you are using tigecycline to keep from getting pregnant.

How should I use tigecycline?

Use this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the instructions on your prescription label.

Tigecycline is given as an injection through a needle placed into a vein. Your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare provider will give you this injection. You may be given instructions on how to use your injections at home. Do not use this medicine at home if you do not fully understand how to mix the medication, give the injection, and properly dispose of needles and other items used in giving the medicine.

This medication comes in a powder form that must be mixed with a liquid (diluent) such as sodium chloride or dextrose. After mixing, the liquid should appear as a yellow or orange color. Do not use the medication if it has changed colors to green or black, or if it has any particles in it. Call your doctor for a new prescription.

Use each needle and syringe only one time. With your medicine you will receive a puncture-proof container for used needles and syringes. If you do not receive a container, ask your pharmacist for one. Keep this container out of the reach of children and pets. Your pharmacist can tell you how to properly dispose of the container.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and use the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

What should I avoid while using tigecycline?

Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.

Tigecycline side effects

• diarrhea that is watery or bloody;

• severe headache, pain behind your eyes, ringing or throbbing in your ears, problems with vision, and nausea or vomiting;

• severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting, fast heart rate;

• feeling light-headed, fainting; or

• easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness.

Continue using tigecycline and talk with your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:

• mild stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;

• dizziness, sleep problems (insomnia);

• increased sweating; or

• vaginal yeast infection.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect tigecycline?

• amphotericin B (Abcelet, Ambisome, Fungizone);

• chlorpromazine (Ormazine, Thorazine);

• methylprednisolone (A-Methapred, Depo-Medrol, Duralone, Solu-Medrol); or

• voriconazole (Vfend).

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect tigecycline. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has information about tigecycline written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Tigecycline is available with a prescription under the brand nameTygacil. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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