Tygacil
Generic Name: tigecycline (tye ge SYE kleen)
Brand Names: Tygacil
What is Tygacil?
Tygacil is a tetracycline-like antibiotic. It fights bacteria in the body.
Tygacil is used to treat many different bacterial infections of the skin or the digestive system.
Tygacil may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about Tygacil?
Do not use Tygacil if you are pregnant. Babies born to mothers who use Tygacil during late pregnancy can have permanent tooth discoloration. Do not use Tygacil without your doctor's consent if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.Tygacil can make birth control pills less effective. Use a second method of birth control while you are using Tygacil to keep from getting pregnant.
It is not known whether Tygacil passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use Tygacil without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Children younger than 8 years old should not use this medication. Tygacil can cause permanent tooth discoloration. Before using Tygacil, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, or if you are allergic to antibiotics such as demeclocycline (Declomycin), doxycycline (Adoxa, Doryx, Oracea, Vibramycin), minocycline (Dynacin, Minocin, Solodyn, Vectrin), tetracycline (Brodspec, Panmycin, Sumycin, Tetracap).Tygacil 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 shown how to inject your medicine at home. Do not self-inject this medicine if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of used needles and syringes.
Use Tygacil for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. You may need to use the medication for as long as 2 weeks. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Tygacil will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu. Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds). Tygacil can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and sunburn may result. Use a sunscreen (minimum SPF 15) and wear protective clothing if you must be out in the sun.What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using Tygacil?
Do not use Tygacil if you are allergic to tigecycline. Before using Tygacil, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, or if you are allergic to antibiotics such as demeclocycline (Declomycin), doxycycline (Adoxa, Doryx, Oracea, Vibramycin), minocycline (Dynacin, Minocin, Solodyn, Vectrin), tetracycline (Brodspec, Panmycin, Sumycin, Tetracap). Do not use Tygacil if you are pregnant. Babies born to mothers who use Tygacil during late pregnancy can have permanent tooth discoloration. Do not use Tygacil without your doctor's consent if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.Tygacil can make birth control pills less effective. Use a second method of birth control while you are using Tygacil to keep from getting pregnant.
It is not known whether Tygacil passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Children younger than 8 years old should not use this medication. Tygacil can cause permanent tooth discoloration.How should I use Tygacil?
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.
Tygacil 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 shown how to inject your medicine at home. Do not self-inject this medicine if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of used needles and syringes.
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 disposable needle only one time. Throw away used needles in a puncture-proof container (ask your pharmacist where you can get one and how to dispose of it). Keep this container out of the reach of children and pets.
Use this medication for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. You may need to use the medication for as long as 2 weeks. Your symptoms may get better before the infection is completely treated. Tygacil will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu. Store the unmixed powder medicine at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Once the medicine has been mixed, you may store it at room temperature as long as you use it within 6 hours. The mixed medicine may also be stored in a refrigerator and used within 24 hours.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?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. Overdose symptoms may include nausea and vomiting.What should I avoid while using Tygacil?
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.
Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds). Tygacil can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and sunburn may result. Use a sunscreen (minimum SPF 15) and wear protective clothing if you must be out in the sun.Tygacil side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Tygacil and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:-
diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
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severe headache, pain behind your eyes, ringing or throbbing in your ears, problems with vision, and nausea or vomiting;
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severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting, fast heart rate;
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feeling like you might pass out; or
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easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness.
Less serious side effects may include:
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mild stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea;
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dizziness, sleep problems (insomnia);
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increased sweating; or
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vaginal yeast infection.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
What other drugs will affect Tygacil?
Do not give any of the following drugs through the same IV line used to give your Tygacil injection:-
amphotericin B (Abelcet, Ambisome, Fungizone);
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chlorpromazine (Ormazine, Thorazine);
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methylprednisolone (A-Methapred, Depo-Medrol, Duralone, Solu-Medrol); or
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voriconazole (Vfend).
There may be other drugs that can interact with Tygacil. 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 can provide more information about Tygacil.
- 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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