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Tygacil

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Overview

What is Tygacil?

TYGACIL (tigecycline) is a tetracycline class antibacterial for intravenous infusion. The chemical name of tigecycline is (4,4a,5a,12a)-9-[2-(-butylamino)acetamido]-4,7-bis(dimethylamino)-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydro-3,10,12,12a-tetrahydroxy-1,11-dioxo-2-naphthacenecarboxamide. The empirical formula is CHNO and the molecular weight is 585.65.

The following represents the chemical structure of tigecycline:

TYGACIL is an orange lyophilized powder or cake. Each TYGACIL single-dose 5 mL or 10 mL vial contains 50 mg tigecycline lyophilized powder for reconstitution for intravenous infusion and 100 mg of lactose monohydrate. The pH is adjusted with hydrochloric acid, and if necessary sodium hydroxide. The product does not contain preservatives.



What does Tygacil look like?



What are the available doses of Tygacil?

For Injection: 50 mg, lyophilized powder for reconstitution in a single-dose 5 mL vial or 10 mL vial. ()

What should I talk to my health care provider before I take Tygacil?

How should I use Tygacil?

Tigecycline for injection 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 (vancomycin-susceptible isolates), (methicillin-susceptible and -resistant isolates), grp. (includes and ), and

The recommended dosage regimen for TYGACIL is an initial dose of 100 mg, followed by 50 mg every 12 hours. Intravenous infusions of TYGACIL should be administered over approximately 30 to 60 minutes every 12 hours.

The recommended duration of treatment with TYGACIL for complicated skin and skin structure infections or for complicated intra-abdominal infections is 5 to 14 days. The recommended duration of treatment with TYGACIL for community-acquired bacterial pneumonia is 7 to 14 days. The duration of therapy should be guided by the severity and site of the infection and the patient's clinical and bacteriological progress.


What interacts with Tygacil?

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What are the warnings of Tygacil?

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What are the precautions of Tygacil?

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What are the side effects of Tygacil?

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What should I look out for while using Tygacil?

TYGACIL is contraindicated for use in patients who have known hypersensitivity to tigecycline. Reactions have included anaphylactic reactions

An increase in all-cause mortality has been observed in a meta-analysis of Phase 3 and 4 clinical trials in TYGACIL-treated patients versus comparator. The cause of this mortality risk difference of 0.6% (95% CI 0.1, 1.2) has not been established. TYGACIL should be reserved for use in situations when alternative treatments are not suitable


What might happen if I take too much Tygacil?

No specific information is available on the treatment of overdosage with tigecycline. Intravenous administration of TYGACIL at a single dose of 300 mg over 60 minutes in healthy volunteers resulted in an increased incidence of nausea and vomiting. Tigecycline is not removed in significant quantities by hemodialysis.


How should I store and handle Tygacil?

VORICONAZOLE Tablets should be stored at 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].TYGACIL (tigecycline) for injection is supplied in a single-dose 5 mL glass vial or 10 mL glass vial, each containing 50 mg tigecycline lyophilized powder for reconstitution.Supplied:5 mL - 10 vials/box. NDC 0008-4994-0210 mL - 10 vials/box. NDC 0008-4994-20TYGACIL (tigecycline) for injection is supplied in a single-dose 5 mL glass vial or 10 mL glass vial, each containing 50 mg tigecycline lyophilized powder for reconstitution.Supplied:5 mL - 10 vials/box. NDC 0008-4994-0210 mL - 10 vials/box. NDC 0008-4994-20TYGACIL (tigecycline) for injection is supplied in a single-dose 5 mL glass vial or 10 mL glass vial, each containing 50 mg tigecycline lyophilized powder for reconstitution.Supplied:5 mL - 10 vials/box. NDC 0008-4994-0210 mL - 10 vials/box. NDC 0008-4994-20TYGACIL (tigecycline) for injection is supplied in a single-dose 5 mL glass vial or 10 mL glass vial, each containing 50 mg tigecycline lyophilized powder for reconstitution.Supplied:5 mL - 10 vials/box. NDC 0008-4994-0210 mL - 10 vials/box. NDC 0008-4994-20