Widebac IV Injection50mg/Vial
Rx- Generic:
- Tigecycline
- Company:
- Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Iv Injection
- Pack size:
- Injection
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At a glance
Tigecycline is a glycylcycline antibiotic used for complicated skin and skin structure infections, complicated intra-abdominal infections, and community-acquired bacterial pneumonia. It inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit.
Indications
- Complicated skin and skin structure infections
- Complicated intra-abdominal infections
- Community-acquired bacterial pneumonia
Dosage
Adult Dose (IV):
- Loading dose: 100 mg
- Maintenance: 50 mg every 12 hours
- IV infusion over 30-60 minutes
- Treatment duration: Complicated skin/IAA infections: 5-14 days; CAP: 7-14 days
Hepatic Impairment:
- Mild-moderate: No dose adjustment needed
- Severe: 100 mg single dose, then 25 mg every 12 hours
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Nausea, vomiting (first 1-2 days)
- Headache
- Increased liver enzymes
- Abdominal pain, diarrhea
Less Common:
- Injection site inflammation and pain
- Allergic reactions, chills
- Thrombophlebitis, bradycardia, tachycardia
- Hypoglycemia, hyponatremia
Precautions & warnings
- Caution in hypersensitivity to tetracycline-class antibiotics
- Do not use in hospital-acquired pneumonia and ventilator-associated pneumonia
- Do not use during tooth development
- May affect driving ability (dizziness)
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.