# Tigecycline (Tigecycline)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/tigecycline
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Tigecycline?

Tigecycline is a tetracycline-class antibacterial. It is prescribed to treat klebsiella infections, haemophilus infections, streptococcal infections. Across the United States, 68 doctors prescribe Tigecycline to approximately 30 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Tigecycline

## Indications

Tigecycline is prescribed for several conditions including klebsiella infections, haemophilus infections, streptococcal infections, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Klebsiella Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/klebsiella-infections)
- [Haemophilus Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/haemophilus-infections)
- [Streptococcal Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/streptococcal-infections)
- [Bacteroides Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/bacteroides-infections)
- [Legionellosis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/legionellosis)
- [Skin Diseases](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/skin-diseases)
- [Bacterial](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/bacterial)
- [Clostridium Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/clostridium-infections)
- [Bacteremia](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/bacteremia)
- [Escherichia coli Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/escherichia-coli-infections)
- [Staphylococcal Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/staphylococcal-infections)

## Mechanism of action

Tigecycline is a tetracycline class antibacterial  .

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: Tetracycline-class Antibacterial [EPC]
- Route of administration: INTRAVENOUS

## Common side effects

abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, increased sgpt, nausea, vomiting

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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