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Tigecycline – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: TIGEVITAE
Strength: 50 mg | Form: Powder For Solution For Intravenous Injection
Price in UAE: AED 1426.50
Available in UAE pharmacies

About Tigecycline

Class: | Glycylcycline antibiotic Use: | Treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections, complicated intra-abdominal infections, and community-acquired pneumonia Adult dose: | 100 mg IV loading dose, followed by 50 mg IV every 12 hours Pediatric dose: | Not established; safety and efficacy not determined in pediatric patients Side effects: | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, and infusion site reactions Contraindications: | Hypersensitivity to tigecycline or any compone

Drug Class

Glycylcycline antibiotic

Uses & Indications

Treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections, complicated intra-abdominal infections, and community-acquired pneumonia

Storage Requirements

Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); protect from light; do not freeze

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: GLAND PHARMA LIMITED, India

Package Size

5ml Glass vial x 10

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 1426.50

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

100 mg IV loading dose, followed by 50 mg IV every 12 hours

Pediatric Dose

Not established; safety and efficacy not determined in pediatric patients

Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, and infusion site reactions

Contraindications & Precautions

Hypersensitivity to tigecycline or any component of the formulation; use in pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus

Important Warnings

Increased risk of mortality in patients with serious infections; not indicated for the treatment of bloodstream infections; use with caution in patients with hepatic impairment

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Tigecycline available in UAE pharmacies:

TIGEVITAE 50 mg Powder For Solution For Intravenous Injection TIGEVITAE 50 mg Powder For Solution For Intravenous Injection TYGACIL 50 mg Powder For Solution For Intravenous Injection

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

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