Tigecycline Adco, 50 mg, Sterile powder for solution for intravenous infusion.
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 09 May 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Severe life-threatening infections in adults.
Dosage (summary)
Initial 100 mg IV, then 50 mg every 12 hours.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: Not specified, Duration: 5-14 days.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
- Elderly population
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Warfarin
- Digoxin
- P-gp inhibitors/inducers
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to tigecycline
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
Counselling Points
- Monitor for superinfection.
- Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Report any severe side effects.
Serious warnings
- Higher mortality in some studies
- Anaphylaxis
- Hepatic failure
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