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Tygacil 50 mg/5mL

TIGECYCLINE · INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION · Wyeth Pharmaceuticals LLC, a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc.

No Recall History
Plain English

Tygacil is a injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution containing tigecycline at 50 mg/5mL, taken intravenous. Manufactured by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals LLC, a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc..

Key Facts

Brand Name
Tygacil
Generic Name
TIGECYCLINE
NDC Code (Product)
0008-4994
Manufacturer
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals LLC, a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc.
Strength
50 mg/5mL
Dosage Form
INJECTION, POWDER, LYOPHILIZED, FOR SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Marketing Status
Application #
NDA021821
Drug Class
Tetracycline-class Antibacterial [EPC]
Marketing Start
02/08/2017

Recall History

No Recall History

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

drug ineffective729 reports
off label use676 reports
nausea402 reports
vomiting272 reports
sepsis267 reports
death259 reports
thrombocytopenia255 reports
septic shock229 reports
drug resistance212 reports
diarrhoea207 reports

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tygacil used for?

Tygacil contains TIGECYCLINE. It is a injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution taken intravenous. Consult your doctor for specific uses.

Is Tygacil a controlled substance?

Tygacil is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Tygacil?

The generic name for Tygacil is TIGECYCLINE. There are 5 other brand versions of TIGECYCLINE.

What is the NDC code for Tygacil 50 mg/5mL?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Tygacil 50 mg/5mL is 0008-4994, listed by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals LLC, a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc..

Product NDC

0008-4994

Package NDC

0008-4994-20

Other Tygacil Dosages

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