Tygacil TM
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Active ingredients: tigecycline
Pack: Tygacil 50 mg powder for injection, 10 vials
Brand name
(ARTG)
: TYGACIL tigecycline 50 mg powder for injectionDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
TYGACIL is indicated for the treatment of the following infections in adults: - Complicated skin and skin structure infections, including those with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), where there is suspected or proven resistance to, or intolerance of, or there are co-morbidities preventing its use of, other available agents. Complicated intra-abdominal infections, where there is suspected or proven resistance to, or intolerance of, or there are co-morbidities preventing its use of, other available agents.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Intravenous
- orange lyophilised powder or cake. The reconstituted solution is yellow to orange, essentially free of particulate matter
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 10 vials per carton pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient tigecycline
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
