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Emtig 50mg Injection
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Tigecycline
Manufacturer : EMCURE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
Origin of Medicine : India
1 Vial(s)
Introduction to Emtig 50mg Injection
Emtig 50mg injection is an antibiotic medication in the tetracycline category, containing the active ingredient Tigecycline. It primarily treats serious bacterial infections in the skin and abdomen. This medicine is not recommended for children under eight years of age. This drug is mostly reserved for use when other antibiotics are not considered suitable or effective for treating certain infections.
This drug is contraindicated in individuals with known hypersensitivity or allergic reactions to other tetracycline-class antibiotics, such as minocycline or doxycycline. Before receiving this injection, it's necessary to discuss your medical history and any current medications with your physician. Some specific considerations include poor wound healing, diarrhea, liver problems, cholestasis (blockage of the bile ducts), or the use of anticoagulants (medicines to prevent excessive blood clotting). Your physician needs to be aware of these conditions or medications to determine if Emtig 50mg injection suits you or if any adjustments need to be made to your treatment plan.
If you have diarrhea before starting Emtig 50mg injection treatment or if you develop diarrhea during or after treatment, you must notify your doctor immediately. Do not take any diarrhea medication without consulting your doctor first. This drug is unsafe to administer to pregnant women because it may cause fetal harm. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspect pregnancy, or planning to become pregnant. It is unknown if this medicine passes into the breast milk. Please consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Uses of Emtig 50mg Injection
Emtig 50mg injection is used to treat,
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Abdominal infections
Therapeutic Effects of Emtig 50mg Injection
Emtig 50mg injection works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria and preventing them from multiplying. It does this by interfering with bacterial cell wall synthesis, which is essential for survival.
Interaction of Emtig 50mg Injection with other drugs
Inform your physician about all your medicines, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Emtig 50mg injection and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Emtig 50mg Injection
- Store Emtig 50mg injection in a refrigerator (2°C - 8°C).
- Do not freeze.
How to consume Emtig 50mg Injection
Emtig 50mg injection will be administered to you by a healthcare professional in a hospital setting. It is usually administered as an intravenous injection into a vein. Your doctor will decide the dose, route of administration, and frequency based on your disease condition and other factors.
Safety Advices for Emtig 50mg Injection
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Pregnancy
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Emtig 50mg injection is unsafe for pregnant women because it may cause fetal harm. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspect pregnancy, or planning to become pregnant.Â
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Breast Feeding
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It is unknown if Emtig 50mg injection passes into the breast milk or if it will harm your baby. Please consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
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Lungs
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Emtig 50mg injection is safe when administered in patients with lung disease. No dose adjustments are necessary.
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Liver
  Emtig 50mg injection should be cautiously administered in patients with severe liver diseases. Dose adjustments are necessary. Inform your doctor if you have liver issues before initiating the therapy.
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Alcohol
 ÂIt is unknown whether consuming alcohol interacts with the Emtig 50mg injection. Please consult your doctor for more advice.
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Driving
  Emtig 50mg injection may impair your ability to drive or operate machinery. Consult your doctor for more advice.
Side Effects of Emtig 50mg Injection
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Common
- Injection site reactions (pain, inflammation)
- Diarrhea
- Nausea, vomiting
- Abscess, infections
- Dizziness, headache
- Poor or slow wound healing
- Low blood sugar
- Low protein levels in the blood
- Rash
- Loss of appetite
- Stomach ache
- Indigestion
Word of Advice
Emtig 50mg injection may interfere with the effectiveness of oral contraceptives (birth control pills). If you are taking oral contraceptives, discuss the need for additional contraceptive methods with your physician. Practice good and safer hygiene to help prevent the spread of infections. When sneezing or coughing, cover your mouth and nose, and dispose of tissues properly.
FAQs
Q 1. What is the actual use of Emtig 50mg injection?
Emtig 50mg injection treats complicated bacterial infections, such as intra-abdominal infections, skin, and soft tissue infections. It is often considered when other antibiotics are unsuitable or ineffective due to resistance patterns.
Q 2. Can Emtig 50mg injection be used to treat viral infections?
No, Emtig 50mg injection is an antibiotic and is only effective against bacterial infections. It does not have any activity against viral infections.
Q 3. Can Emtig 50mg injection be used in children?
Emtig 50mg injection is generally not recommended for children under the age of 8 years due to tooth discoloration and incomplete bone growth. However, your doctor will determine if the benefits outweigh the risks in specific cases.
Q 4. What are the common side effects of Emtig 50mg injection?
Common side effects of Emtig 50mg injection may include diarrhea, nausea, headache, rash, itching, or pain at the injection site. Serious allergic reactions are rare but possible. It's important to seek medical emergency if you experience severe side effects.
Q 5. How is Emtig 50mg injection administered?
Emtig 50mg injection is administered intravenously (IV) as an infusion over a specific time. Your physician will determine the exact dosage and administration schedule based on the type and severity of the treated infection.
Fact Box of Emtig 50mg Injection
Molecule name: Tigecycline | Therapeutic class: Antibiotics |
Pharmacological class:Â Tetracyclines | Indications: 1. Skin and soft tissue infections 2. Abdominal infections |
References
- Piramal Critical Care Limited, Electronic medicines compendium (EMC), [ Revised on Sep 2022] [ Accessed on 13th July 2023], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.14071.pdf
- Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc, US Food and Drug Administration, [ Revised on July 2010] [ Accessed on 13th July 2023], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2010/021821s021lbl.pdf
- Goodman & Gilman's, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Protein synthesis inhibitors, and miscellaneous antibacterial agents, 12th edition, 2011, 1524 -1525.
- KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Tetracyclines and chloramphenicol, 7th edition, 2013, 738.
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