Tigecycline 100 Mg Injection 50mg, 100 mg Suppliers & Bulk Manufacturers

Available Forms: solution for injection

Available Strengths: 50mg, 100 mg

Reference Brands: Tigene (India), Tygacil (USA/EU)

Category: Antibiotics

Antibiotic

Product Description:

Tigecycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic and the first drug in the glycylcycline class, developed to address infections caused by resistant bacteria. It is structurally related to the tetracycline antibiotic minocycline, but specific modifications to its molecular structure have expanded its antibacterial activity and reduced the likelihood of resistance compared with older tetracycline antibiotics. Tigecycline is effective against a wide range of bacteria, including many drug-resistant gram-positive organisms as well as certain gram-negative and anaerobic pathogens.

This antibiotic is commonly used for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections and complicated skin and skin structure infections, particularly when other treatment options may not be suitable. Tigecycline is administered intravenously, typically beginning with a loading dose followed by regular maintenance dosing to maintain effective therapeutic levels in the body.

Clinical studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of tigecycline in managing serious bacterial infections. The most frequently reported side effects include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, which may occur during treatment and in some cases lead to discontinuation. Overall, tigecycline is an important option in modern antimicrobial therapy, especially for infections involving multidrug-resistant bacteria where alternative treatments are limited.