Manufacturer: Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Tigecycline(50mg)
Critig 50mg Injection is commonly used to treat critically ill patients admitted to the hospital. This medicine is given by drip or by direct injection into a vein by a doctor or a nurse. The dose will depend on what type of infection you have, where it is in the body, and how serious it is. You should have your injections at the same time each day to get the most benefit and you should keep on taking this medicine for as long as you are prescribed it, even if your symptoms quickly improve. If you stop taking it too early the infection may return or worsen.
Critig 50mg Injection is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Tigecycline distributes extensively into the intracellular space of tissue and accumulates in cells, which may qualify it for the treatment of intracellular infections. The pharmacokinetics of tigecycline are complex with both linear and non-linear characteristics.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Critig
Headache
Vomiting
Nausea
Increased liver enzymes
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria.
high amount of bilirubin in the blood.
abnormal liver function tests.
pregnancy.
a rupture in the wall of the stomach or intestine.
pancreatitis.
Child-Pugh class C liver impairment.
Critig 50mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Consuming alcohol with Critig 50mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Critig 50mg Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Tigecycline is indicated in patients 18 years of age and older for the treatment of complicated skin and skin structure infections caused by susceptible isolates of Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecalis (vancomycin-susceptible isolates), Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-susceptible and -resistant isolates).
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Kindly do not self administer.
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
If you miss a dose of Critig 50mg Injection, consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Critig 50mg Injection is an antibiotic that is usually only given in the hospital for serious infections.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
It may cause dizziness. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Critig 50mg Injection affects you.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. How long does Critig 50mg Injection takes to work?
Usually, Critig 50mg Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Q. Can the use of Critig 50mg Injection cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Critig 50mg Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
