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About Gicin 50mg Injection
Gicin 50mg 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. Gicin 50mg Injection does not work for viral infections, such as common cold and flu.
Gicin 50mg 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.
Gicin 50mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer it. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Gicin 50mg Injection based on your medical condition. Like all medicines, Gicin 50mg Injection also causes side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of Gicin 50mg 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 Gicin 50mg 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). Gicin 50mg 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 Gicin 50mg Injection. Gicin 50mg Injection can make you feel dizzy; hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Gicin 50mg Injection is not recommended in children below eight years of age.
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Medicinal Benefits
Gicin 50mg 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.
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Drug Warnings
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 Gicin 50mg 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 Gicin 50mg Injection may affect vaccines' activity. Gicin 50mg Injection may induce photosensitivity and makes your skin more sensitive to the sun; hence apply sunscreen when you step out. Gicin 50mg Injection is not recommended during pregnancy due to its harmful effects on the baby. Please seek medical advice if you are breastfeeding before taking Gicin 50mg Injection. Gicin 50mg Injection causes dizziness; hence drive or operate machinery only when you are alert. Gicin 50mg Injection is not recommended in children below eight years of age.
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Alcohol
Caution
Avoid taking alcohol while using Gicin 50mg Injection since it may worsen the side effects.
Pregnancy
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Gicin 50mg 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 Gicin 50mg Injection if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
Breast Feeding
Caution
It is not known if Gicin 50mg Injection is excreted into breast milk. Please consult your doctor before taking Gicin 50mg Injection if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
Caution
You may experience dizziness as one of the side effects of Gicin 50mg 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 Gicin 50mg Injection. Gicin 50mg 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 Gicin 50mg Injection. Dose adjustment may be required.
Children
Caution
Gicin 50mg Injection is not recommended for children younger than eight years old.
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Gicin 50mg Injection is used to treat bacterial infections like abdominal infections, community-acquired pneumonia (lung infection), and complicated skin and skin structure infections.
Gicin 50mg Injection contains Tigecycline, a broad-spectrum antibiotic that treats various bacterial infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, which further inhibits bacterial growth.
Gicin 50mg Injection can affect live vaccines like typhoid vaccine and decrease their effectiveness. Please consult a doctor before you start Gicin 50mg Injection if you are undergoing any vaccinations.
Gicin 50mg Injection can make your skin more sensitive to the harmful effects of sunlight. Hence it is advised to use sunscreen and wear protective clothing while using Gicin 50mg Injection. It is also recommended to avoid tanning booths and sunlamps.
Diarrhoea can be a side-effect of Gicin 50mg Injection. Drink enough fluids and eat fibre rich food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or experience excess diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrhoeal medicine on your own.
Gicin 50mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer.
Yes, Gicin 50mg Injection contains Tigecycline which belongs to the glycylcycline class of antibiotics.
Gicin 50mg Injection is used to treat bacterial infections; it is not known if it is effective for covid-19. Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns.
Gicin 50mg Injection starts working within 30-60 minutes. However, it might take a few days to notice its full effects.
Gicin 50mg Injection may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache, and abnormal liver function tests. If any of these effects persist or worsen, seek medical advice promptly.
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