Emtig 50 mg Injection
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Emtig 50 mg Injection belongs to the class of 'antibiotics,' primarily used to treat bacterial infections like abdominal infections, community-acquired pneumonia (lung infection), and complicated skin and skin structure infections. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Emtig 50 mg Injection does not work for viral infections, such as common cold and flu.
Emtig 50 mg Injection contains 'Tigecycline' that belongs to the class of 'glycylcyclines'. It works by preventing the synthesis of bacterial proteins, which are the primary cursors for carrying out bacteria's vital functions. This process further inhibits bacterial growth.
Emtig 50 mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer it. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Emtig 50 mg Injection based on your medical condition. Like all medicines, Emtig 50 mg Injection also causes side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of Emtig 50 mg Injection include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache, and abnormal liver function tests. If any of these effects persist or worsen, seek medical advice promptly.
Brief your medical history to the doctor if you are allergic to Emtig 50 mg Injection or any of its components. Let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver diseases, colitis (inflammation of the inner lining of the colon), and pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). Emtig 50 mg Injection is not recommended during pregnancy due to its harmful effects on the baby. It is advised to consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding before taking Emtig 50 mg Injection. Emtig 50 mg Injection can make you feel dizzy; hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Emtig 50 mg Injection is not recommended in children below eight years of age.
Emtig 50 mg Injection contains 'Tigecycline,' a broad-spectrum glycylcycline antibiotic that treats bacterial infections, such as abdominal infections, community-acquired pneumonia (lung infection), and complicated skin and skin structure infections. It works by preventing the synthesis of bacterial proteins, which are the primary cursors for carrying out bacteria's vital functions. Tigecycline is bacteriostatic and inhibits bacterial reproduction.
Let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver diseases, colitis (inflammation of the inner lining of the colon), and pancreatitis. Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD) is reported during usage of antibiotics like Emtig 50 mg Injection. Therefore, please undergo an examination to rule out the chances of CDAD if you experience diarrhoea following Tigecycline therapy. Let your doctor know if you are undergoing any vaccinations with live bacterial vaccines (like typhoid vaccine) since Emtig 50 mg Injection may affect vaccines' activity. Emtig 50 mg Injection may induce photosensitivity and makes your skin more sensitive to the sun; hence apply sunscreen when you step out. Emtig 50 mg Injection is not recommended during pregnancy due to its harmful effects on the baby. Please seek medical advice if you are breastfeeding before taking Emtig 50 mg Injection. Emtig 50 mg Injection causes dizziness; hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Emtig 50 mg Injection is not recommended in children below eight years of age.
Drug-Drug Interaction: Emtig 50 mg Injection may interact with anticoagulants (warfarin) and decrease the efficacy of oral contraceptives.
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid alcohol intake while using Emtig 50 mg Injection.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Before taking Emtig 50 mg Injection, let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver diseases, colitis and pancreatitis.
Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria occur in three basic shapes: spherical, rod and spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell wall) or gram-negative (do not have a cell wall). Some common symptoms of a bacterial infection include cough, fever and tiredness.
Alcohol
Caution
Avoid taking alcohol while using Emtig 50 mg Injection since it may worsen the side effects.
Pregnancy
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Emtig 50 mg Injection is not recommended during pregnancy due to its harmful effects on the baby, including toxic effects on skeletal formation. Please consult your doctor before taking Emtig 50 mg Injection if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
Breast Feeding
Caution
It is not known if Emtig 50 mg Injection is excreted into breast milk. Please consult your doctor before taking Emtig 50 mg Injection if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
Caution
You may experience dizziness as one of the side effects of Emtig 50 mg Injection. In such cases, do not drive or operate machinery until you feel better.
Liver
Caution
Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking Emtig 50 mg Injection. Emtig 50 mg Injection should be used caution in cases of severe liver disease.
Kidney
Caution
Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before taking Emtig 50 mg Injection. Dose adjustment may be required.
Children
Caution
Emtig 50 mg Injection is not recommended for children younger than eight years old.
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