🦠AntibioticsIV Infusion
Tygacil
Tigecycline
Glycylcycline for complicated skin and abdominal infections.
Form
IV Infusion
Uses
3
Side effects
4
Category
Antibiotics
01
What is Tygacil used for?
- Complicated skin infections
- Complicated intra-abdominal infections
- Community-acquired pneumonia
02
Tigecycline side effects
The following side effects have been reported for Tigecycline. Their order does not indicate how often an effect occurs.
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
03
Tigecycline warnings & precautions
- Black box: increased mortality in clinical trials
- Not for bloodstream infections
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Frequently asked questions
05
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Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the FDA openFDA database and is provided for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or pharmacist before starting or changing medication.