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Tygacil
Tigecycline · Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution
Overview
Active ingredients
Source: NDC Directory| Ingredient | Strength | RxCUI | Monograph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigecycline | 50 mg/5mL | 581531 | View |
Forms, strengths and routes
Source: NDC DirectoryPharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.
Pharmacologic class
Source: NDC Directory| Class | Type | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Tetracycline-class Antibacterial [EPC] | EPC | 3 members — no class page |
| Tetracyclines [CS] | CS | All 28 members |
Regulatory status
Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory| Product | Trade name | Form | Strength | Ingredient | Status | TE | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 021821-001 | TYGACIL | POWDER | TIGECYCLINE | Prescription | AP | RLD RS |
Therapeutic equivalence
Source: Orange BookWhat this rating means: Therapeutically equivalent — bioequivalence demonstrated (parenteral aqueous solutions)
Codes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.
Patents and exclusivity
Source: Orange Book| Patent | Expires | Product | Substance | Use code | Submitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9254328 | March 13, 2026 | 001 | No | March 4, 2016 | |
| 9694078 | March 13, 2026 | 001 | No | August 1, 2017 | |
| 10588975 | March 13, 2026 | 001 | No | April 15, 2020 | |
| 8975242 | October 24, 2028 | 001 | No | March 10, 2015 | |
| 7879828 | February 5, 2029 | 001 | No | — | |
| 8372995 | October 8, 2030 | 001 | No | February 28, 2013 |
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| Type | No. | Action | Status | Date | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | 56 | Labeling | Approved | March 31, 2025 | Standard |
| Supplement | 49 | Labeling | Approved | June 23, 2020 | Standard |
| Supplement | 48 | Labeling | Approved | January 16, 2020 | Standard |
| Supplement | 45 | Labeling | Approved | April 16, 2018 | Standard |
| Supplement | 42 | Labeling | Approved | June 29, 2016 | Standard |
| Supplement | 39 | Labeling | Approved | May 31, 2016 | Standard |
| Supplement | 43 | Labeling | Approved | January 19, 2016 | Standard |
| Supplement | 36 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | January 9, 2014 | Priority |
| Supplement | 31 | Labeling | Approved | September 26, 2013 | Standard |
| Supplement | 26 | Labeling | Approved | September 26, 2013 | Unknown |
| Supplement | 37 | Labeling | Approved | May 23, 2013 | Standard |
| Supplement | 27 | Labeling | Approved | July 16, 2010 | Unknown |
| Supplement | 25 | Labeling | Approved | July 16, 2010 | Unknown |
| Supplement | 21 | Labeling | Approved | July 16, 2010 | Standard |
| Supplement | 22 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | June 26, 2009 | N/A |
| Supplement | 18 | Efficacy | Approved | March 20, 2009 | Unknown |
| Supplement | 17 | Efficacy | Approved | March 20, 2009 | Unknown |
| Supplement | 13 | Efficacy | Approved | March 20, 2009 | Unknown |
| Supplement | 16 | Labeling | Approved | February 10, 2009 | Standard |
| Supplement | 19 | Labeling | Approved | January 29, 2009 | Standard |
| Supplement | 14 | Labeling | Approved | January 29, 2009 | Standard |
| Supplement | 11 | Labeling | Approved | January 29, 2009 | Standard |
| Supplement | 10 | Labeling | Approved | May 18, 2007 | Standard |
| Supplement | 7 | Labeling | Approved | April 3, 2007 | Standard |
| Supplement | 6 | Labeling | Approved | January 24, 2007 | Standard |
| Supplement | 4 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | July 12, 2006 | N/A |
| Supplement | 3 | Labeling | Approved | July 12, 2006 | Standard |
| Original application | 1 | Type 1 - New Molecular Entity | Approved | June 15, 2005 | Priority |
Review documents
- 0 · Supplement · April 8, 2025
- 0 · Supplement · April 2, 2025
- 0 · Supplement · June 24, 2020
- 0 · Supplement · June 24, 2020
- 0 · Supplement · January 17, 2020
- 0 · Supplement · January 17, 2020
- 0 · Supplement · April 17, 2018
- 0 · Supplement · April 17, 2018
- 0 · Supplement · July 14, 2016
- 0 · Supplement · June 30, 2016
- 0 · Supplement · June 1, 2016
- 0 · Supplement · June 1, 2016
- 0 · Supplement · January 26, 2016
- 0 · Supplement · January 21, 2016
- 0 · Supplement · January 16, 2014
- 0 · Supplement · January 16, 2014
- 0 · Supplement · October 1, 2013
- 0 · Supplement · October 1, 2013
- 0 · Supplement · September 27, 2013
- 0 · Supplement · September 27, 2013
- 0 · Supplement · May 28, 2013
- 0 · Supplement · May 24, 2013
- 0 · Original application · December 21, 2011
- 0 · Supplement · July 23, 2010
- 0 · Supplement · July 23, 2010
- 0 · Supplement · July 23, 2010
- 0 · Supplement · July 19, 2010
- 0 · Supplement · July 19, 2010
- 0 · Supplement · July 16, 2010
- 0 · Supplement · June 30, 2009
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20251118). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Boxed Warning
openFDA Drug LabelingWARNING: ALL-CAUSE MORTALITY 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 [see Indications and Usage (1.4) , Warnings and Precautions (5.1 , 5.2) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ]. WARNING: ALL-CAUSE MORTALITY See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. All-cause mortality was higher in patients treated with TYGACIL than comparators in a meta-analysis of clinical trials. 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. ( 1.4 , 5.1 , 5.2 , 6.1 )
Recent Major Changes
openFDA Drug LabelingContraindications ( 4 ) 3/2025 Warnings and precautions, Tetracycline-Class Adverse Effects ( 5.11 ) 3/2025
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug Labeling1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE TYGACIL is a tetracycline class antibacterial indicated in patients 18 years of age and older for: • Complicated skin and skin structure infections ( 1.1 ) • Complicated intra-abdominal infections ( 1.2 ) • Community-acquired bacterial pneumonia ( 1.3 ) Limitations of Use : TYGACIL is not indicated for treatment of diabetic foot infection or hospital-acquired pneumonia, including ventilator-associated pneumonia ( 1.4 ). To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of TYGACIL and other antibacterial drugs, TYGACIL should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria ( 1.5 ). 1.1 Complicated Skin and Skin Structure Infections TYGACIL 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 Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecalis (vancomycin-susceptible isolates), Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-susceptible and -resistant isolates), Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus anginosus grp. (includes S. anginosus, S. intermedius, and S. constellatus ), Streptococcus pyogenes, Enterobacter cloacae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Bacteroides fragilis. 1.2 Complicated Intra-abdominal Infections TYGACIL is indicated in patients 18 years of age and older for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections caused by susceptible isolates of Citrobacter freundii, Enterobacter cloacae, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella oxytoca, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Enterococcus faecalis (vancomycin-susceptible isolates), Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-susceptible and -resistant isolates), Streptococcus anginosus grp. (includes S. anginosus, S. intermedius, and S. constellatus ), Bacteroides fragilis, Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, Bacteroides uniformis, Bacteroides vulgatus, Clostridium perfringens, and Peptostreptococcus micros. 1.3 Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia TYGACIL is indicated in patients 18 years of age and older for the treatment of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia caused by susceptible isolates of Streptococcus pneumoniae (penicillin-susceptible isolates), including cases with concurrent bacteremia, Haemophilus influenzae , and Legionella pneumophila . 1.4 Limitations of Use TYGACIL is not indicated for the treatment of diabetic foot infections. A clinical trial failed to demonstrate non-inferiority of TYGACIL for treatment of diabetic foot infections. TYGACIL is not indicated for the treatment of hospital-acquired or ventilator-associated pneumonia. In a comparative clinical trial, greater mortality and decreased efficacy were reported in TYGACIL-treated patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. 1.5 Usage To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of TYGACIL and other antibacterial drugs, TYGACIL should be used only to treat infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy. Appropriate specimens for bacteriological examination should be obtained in order to isolate and identify the causative organisms and to determine their susceptibility to tigecycline. TYGACIL may be initiated as empiric monotherapy before results of these tests are known.
Dosage and Administration
openFDA Drug Labeling2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Initial dose of 100 mg followed by 50 mg every 12 hours administered intravenously over approximately 30 to 60 minutes. ( 2.1 ) • Severe hepatic impairment (Child Pugh C): Initial dose of 100 mg followed by 25 mg every 12 hours. ( 2.2 ) • Obtain baseline blood coagulation parameters, including fibrinogen, and continue to monitor regularly during treatment with TYGACIL. ( 2.4 , 5.6 ) 2.1 Recommended Adult Dosage 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. 2.2 Dosage in Patients With Hepatic Impairment No dosage adjustment is warranted in patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment (Child Pugh A and Child Pugh B). In patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child Pugh C), the initial dose of TYGACIL should be 100 mg followed by a reduced maintenance dose of 25 mg every 12 hours. Patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child Pugh C) should be treated with caution and monitored for treatment response [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) and Use in Specific Populations (8.6) ] . 2.3 Dosage in Pediatric Patients The safety and efficacy of the proposed pediatric dosing regimens have not been evaluated due to the observed increase in mortality associated with TYGACIL in adult patients. Avoid use of TYGACIL in pediatric patients unless no alternative antibacterial drugs are available. Under these circumstances, the following doses are suggested: • Pediatric patients aged 8 to 11 years should receive 1.2 mg/kg of TYGACIL every 12 hours intravenously to a maximum dose of 50 mg of TYGACIL every 12 hours. • Pediatric patients aged 12 to 17 years should receive 50 mg of TYGACIL every 12 hours. The proposed pediatric doses of TYGACIL were chosen based on exposures observed in pharmacokinetic trials, which included small numbers of pediatric patients [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . There are no data to provide dosing recommendations in pediatric patients with hepatic impairment. 2.4 Monitoring of Blood Coagulation Parameters Obtain baseline blood coagulation parameters, including fibrinogen, and continue to monitor regularly during treatment with TYGACIL [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] . 2.5 Preparation and Administration Each vial of TYGACIL should be reconstituted with 5.3 mL of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, 5% Dextrose Injection, USP, or Lactated Ringer's Injection, USP to achieve a concentration of 10 mg/mL of tigecycline. (Note: Each vial contains a 6% overage. Thus, 5 mL of reconstituted solution is equivalent to 50 mg of the drug.) The vial should be gently swirled until the drug dissolves. Reconstituted solution must be transferred and further diluted for intravenous infusion. Withdraw 5 mL of the reconstituted solution from the vial and add to a 100 mL intravenous bag for infusion (for a 100 mg dose, reconstitute two vials; for a 50 mg dose, reconstitute one vial). The maximum concentration in the intravenous bag should be 1 mg/mL. The reconstituted solution should be yellow to orange in color; if not, the solution should be discarded. Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration (e.g., green or black) prior to administration. Once reconstituted, TYGACIL may be stored at room temperature (not to exceed 25oC/77oF) for up to 24 hours (up to 6 hours in the vial and the remaining time in the intravenous bag). If the storage …
Dosage Forms and Strengths
openFDA Drug Labeling3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS For Injection: Each single-dose 10 mL glass vial contain 50 mg of tigecycline as an orange lyophilized powder for reconstitution. For Injection : 50 mg, lyophilized powder for reconstitution in a single-dose 10 mL vial. ( 3 )
Contraindications
openFDA Drug Labeling4 CONTRAINDICATIONS TYGACIL is contraindicated for use in patients who have known hypersensitivity to tigecycline or to any of the excipients. Reactions have included anaphylactic reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) and Adverse Reactions (6.2) ]. • Known hypersensitivity to tigecycline. ( 4 )
Warnings and Cautions
openFDA Drug Labeling5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • All-Cause Mortality : A meta-analysis of Phase 3 and 4 clinical trials demonstrated an increase in all-cause mortality in TYGACIL-treated patients compared to controls with a risk difference of 0.6% (95% CI 0.1, 1.2). The cause of this increase has not been established. An increase was also seen in a meta-analysis limited to the approved indications [0.6% (95% CI 0.0, 1.2)]. The greatest difference in mortality was seen in TYGACIL-treated patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia. ( 5.1 , 5.2 ) • Anaphylactic Reactions : Have been reported with TYGACIL, and may be life-threatening. Avoid use in patients with known hypersensitivity to tetracyclines. ( 5.3 ) • Hepatic Adverse Effects : Have been reported with TYGACIL. Patients who develop abnormal liver function tests during TYGACIL therapy should be monitored for evidence of worsening hepatic function and evaluated for risk/benefit of continuing tigecycline therapy. ( 5.4 ) • Pancreatitis : Including fatalities, has been reported with TYGACIL. If pancreatitis is suspected, then consider stopping TYGACIL. ( 5.5 ) • Monitoring Blood Coagulation Parameters : Hypofibrinogenemia has been reported with TYGACIL. Monitor blood coagulation parameters, including fibrinogen, at baseline and regularly during treatment with TYGACIL. ( 5.6 ) • Tooth Discoloration and Enamel Hypoplasia : The use of TYGACIL during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy, and childhood to the age of 8 years) may cause permanent discoloration of the teeth (yellow-gray-brown) and enamel hypoplasia. ( 5.7 ) • Inhibition of Bone Growth : The use of TYGACIL during the second and third trimester of pregnancy, infancy, and childhood up to the age of 8 years may cause reversible inhibition of bone growth. ( 5.8 ) • Clostridioides difficile -Associated Diarrhea (CDAD) : Evaluate if diarrhea occurs. ( 5.9 ) 5.1 All-Cause Mortality 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-treated patients. In all 13 Phase 3 and 4 trials that included a comparator, death occurred in 4.0% (150/3788) of patients receiving TYGACIL and 3.0% (110/3646) of patients receiving comparator drugs. In a pooled analysis of these trials, based on a random effects model by trial weight, the adjusted risk difference of all-cause mortality was 0.6% (95% CI 0.1, 1.2) between TYGACIL and comparator-treated patients. An analysis of mortality in all trials conducted for approved indications (cSSSI, cIAI, and CABP), including post-market trials showed an adjusted mortality rate of 2.5% (66/2640) for tigecycline and 1.8% (48/2628) for comparator, respectively. The adjusted risk difference for mortality stratified by trial weight was 0.6% (95% CI 0.0, 1.2). The cause of this mortality difference has not been established. Generally, deaths were the result of worsening infection, complications of infection or underlying co-morbidities. TYGACIL should be reserved for use in situations when alternative treatments are not suitable [see Boxed Warning , Indications and Usage (1.4) , Warnings and Precautions (5.2) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ]. 5.2 Mortality Imbalance and Lower Cure Rates in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia A trial of patients with hospital acquired, including ventilator-associated, pneumonia failed to demonstrate the efficacy of TYGACIL. In this trial, patients were randomized to receive TYGACIL (100 mg initially, then 50 mg every 12 hours) or a comparator. In addition, patients were allowed to receive specified adjunctive therapies. The sub-group of patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia who received TYGACIL had lower cure rates (47.9% versus 70.1% for the clinically evaluable population). In this trial, greater mortality was seen in patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia who received TYGACIL (25/131 [19.1%] versus 15/122 [12.3%] in comparator-treated patients) [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] …
Adverse Reactions
openFDA Drug Labeling6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: • All-Cause Mortality [see Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Mortality Imbalance and Lower Cure Rates in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] • Anaphylaxis [ Warning and Precautions (5.3) ] • Hepatic Adverse Effects [ Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] • Pancreatitis [ Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] The most common adverse reactions (incidence >5%) are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, and increased SGPT. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Pfizer Inc. at 1-800-438-1985 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. In clinical trials, 2514 patients were treated with TYGACIL. TYGACIL was discontinued due to adverse reactions in 7% of patients compared to 6% for all comparators. Table 1 shows the incidence of adverse reactions through test of cure reported in ≥2% of patients in these trials. Table 1. Incidence (%) of Adverse Reactions Through Test of Cure Reported in ≥ 2% of Patients Treated in Clinical Studies Body System Adverse Reactions TYGACIL (N=2514) Comparators Vancomycin/Aztreonam, Imipenem/Cilastatin, Levofloxacin, Linezolid. (N=2307) Body as a Whole Abdominal pain 6 4 Abscess 2 2 Asthenia 3 2 Headache 6 7 Infection 7 5 Cardiovascular System Phlebitis 3 4 Digestive System Diarrhea 12 11 Dyspepsia 2 2 Nausea 26 13 Vomiting 18 9 Hemic and Lymphatic System Anemia 5 6 Metabolic and Nutritional Alkaline Phosphatase Increased 3 3 Amylase Increased 3 2 Bilirubinemia 2 1 BUN Increased 3 1 Healing Abnormal 3 2 Hyponatremia 2 1 Hypoproteinemia 5 3 SGOT Increased LFT abnormalities in TYGACIL-treated patients were reported more frequently in the post therapy period than those in comparator-treated patients, which occurred more often on therapy. 4 5 SGPT Increased 5 5 Respiratory System Pneumonia 2 2 Nervous System Dizziness 3 3 Skin and Appendages Rash 3 4 In all 13 Phase 3 and 4 trials that included a comparator, death occurred in 4.0% (150/3788) of patients receiving TYGACIL and 3.0% (110/3646) of patients receiving comparator drugs. In a pooled analysis of these trials, based on a random effects model by trial weight, an adjusted risk difference of all-cause mortality was 0.6% (95% CI 0.1, 1.2) between TYGACIL and comparator-treated patients (see Table 2 ). The cause of the imbalance has not been established. Generally, deaths were the result of worsening infection, complications of infection or underlying co-morbidities. Table 2. Patients with Outcome of Death by Infection Type TYGACIL Comparator Risk Difference The difference between the percentage of patients who died in TYGACIL and comparator treatment groups. The 95% CI for each infection type was calculated using the normal approximation method without continuity correction. Infection Type n/N % n/N % % (95% CI) CAP = Community-acquired pneumonia; cIAI = Complicated intra-abdominal infections; cSSSI = Complicated skin and skin structure infections; HAP = Hospital-acquired pneumonia; VAP = Ventilator-associated pneumonia; RP = Resistant pathogens; DFI = Diabetic foot infections. Note: The studies include 300, 305, 900 (cSSSI), 301, 306, 315, 316, 400 (cIAI), 308 and 313 (CAP), 311 (HAP), 307 [Resistant gram-positive pathogen study in patients with MRSA or Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus (VRE)], and 319 (DFI with and without osteomyelitis). cSSSI 12/834 1.4 6/813 0.7 0.7 (-0.3, 1.7) cIAI 42/1382 3.0 31/1393 2.2 0.8 (-0.4, 2.0) CAP 12/424 2.8 11/422 2.6 0.2 (-2.0, 2.4) HAP 66/467 14.1 57/467 12.2 1.9 (-2.4, 6.3) Non-VAP These are subgroups of the HAP population. 41/336 12.2 42/345 12.2 0.0 (-4. …
Drug Interactions
openFDA Drug Labeling7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • Warfarin : Suitable anticoagulation test should be monitored if TYGACIL is administered to patients receiving warfarin. ( 7.1 ) • Calcineurin Inhibitors : Serum concentrations of calcineurin inhibitors (e.g., tacrolimus, cyclosporine) should be monitored during treatment with TYGACIL due to risk of toxicity. ( 7.2 ) 7.1 Warfarin Prothrombin time or other suitable anticoagulation test should be monitored if TYGACIL is administered with warfarin [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . 7.2 Calcineurin Inhibitors Concomitant use of TYGACIL and calcineurin inhibitors such as tacrolimus or cyclosporine may lead to an increase in serum trough concentrations of the calcineurin inhibitors. Therefore, serum concentrations of the calcineurin inhibitor should be monitored during treatment with TYGACIL to avoid drug toxicity. 7.3 Oral Contraceptives Concurrent use of antibacterial drugs with oral contraceptives may render oral contraceptives less effective.
Use in Specific Populations
openFDA Drug Labeling8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS • Lactation : Avoid breastfeeding for longer than 3 weeks while taking TYGACIL. A lactating woman may also pump and discard breast milk during treatment and for 9 days after the last dose of TYGACIL. ( 8.2 ) • Pediatrics : Use in patients under 18 years of age is not recommended. Pediatric trials were not conducted because of the higher risk of mortality seen in adult trials. ( 8.4 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary TYGACIL, like other tetracycline class antibacterial drugs, may cause permanent discoloration of deciduous teeth and reversible inhibition of bone growth when administered during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7 , 5.8) , Data , and Use in Specific Populations (8.4) ]. There are no available data on the risk of major birth defects or miscarriage following the use of TYGACIL during pregnancy. Administration of intravenous tigecycline in pregnant rats and rabbits during the period of organogenesis was associated with reduction in fetal weights and an increased incidence of skeletal anomalies (delays in bone ossification) at exposures of 5 and 1 times the human exposure at the recommended clinical dose in rats and rabbits, respectively. Advise the patient of the potential risk to the fetus if TYGACIL is used during the second or third trimester. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. Data Human Data The use of tetracycline-class antibacterial drugs, that includes TYGACIL, during tooth development (second and third trimester of pregnancy) may cause permanent discoloration of deciduous teeth. This adverse reaction is more common during long-term use of tetracyclines but has been observed following repeated short-term courses. TYGACIL may cause reversible inhibition of bone growth when administered during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. A decrease in fibula growth rate has been observed in premature infants given oral tetracycline in doses of 25 mg/kg every 6 hours. Animal Data In embryo-fetal development studies, tigecycline was administered during the period of organogenesis at doses up to 12 mg/kg/day in rats and 4 mg/kg in rabbits or 5 and 1 times the systemic exposure at the recommended clinical dose, respectively. In the rat study, decreased fetal weight and fetal skeletal variations (reduced ossification of the pubic, ischial, and supraoccipital bones and increased incidences of rudimentary 14 th rib) were observed in the presence of maternal toxicity at 12 mg/kg/day (5 times the recommended clinical dose based on systemic exposure). In rabbits, decreased fetal weights were observed in the presence of maternal toxicity at 4 mg/kg (equivalent to the human exposure at the recommended clinical dose). In preclinical safety studies, 14 C-labeled tigecycline crossed the placenta and was found in fetal tissues. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of tigecycline in human milk; however, tetracycline-class antibacterial drugs are present in breast milk. It is not known whether tigecycline has an effect on the breastfed infant or on milk production. Tigecycline has low oral bioavailability; therefore, infant exposure is expected to be low. Tigecycline is present in rat milk with little or no systemic exposure to tigecycline in nursing pups as a result of exposure via maternal milk. When a drug is present in animal milk, it is likely that the drug will be present in human milk. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for TYGACIL and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from TYGACIL or from the underlying maternal condition (see Clinical …
Mechanism of Action
openFDA Drug Labeling12.1 Mechanism of Action Tigecycline is a tetracycline class antibacterial [see Microbiology (12.4) ].
Mechanism of Action Tigecycline inhibits protein translation in bacteria by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit and blocking entry of amino-acyl tRNA molecules into the A site of the ribosome. This prevents incorporation of amino acid residues into elongating peptide chains. In general, tigecycline is considered bacteriostatic; however, TYGACIL has demonstrated bactericidal activity against isolates of S. pneumoniae and L. pneumophila .
Description
openFDA Drug Labeling11 DESCRIPTION TYGACIL (tigecycline) is a tetracycline class antibacterial for intravenous infusion. The chemical name of tigecycline is (4 S ,4a S ,5a R ,12a S )-9-[2-( tert -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 C 29 H 39 N 5 O 8 and the molecular weight is 585.65. The following represents the chemical structure of tigecycline: Figure 1: Structure of Tigecycline TYGACIL is an orange lyophilized powder or cake. Each TYGACIL single-dose 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. Chemical Structure
Overdosage
openFDA Drug Labeling10 OVERDOSAGE 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 Supplied / Storage and Handling
openFDA Drug Labeling16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING TYGACIL (tigecycline) for injection is supplied in a single-dose 10 mL glass vial, containing 50 mg tigecycline lyophilized powder for reconstitution. Supplied: Unit of Sale Total Content NDC 0008-4994-20 Box containing 10 single-dose vials 50 mg/vial Prior to reconstitution, TYGACIL should be stored at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] The reconstituted solution of TYGACIL may be stored at room temperature (not to exceed 25°C/77°F) for up to 24 hours (up to 6 hours in the vial and the remaining time in the intravenous bag) [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) ] .
Adverse event reports
Source: openFDA FAERSAttributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: TIGECYCLINE. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.
Packaging and NDCs
Source: NDC Directory| Package NDC | Product NDC | Labeler | Description | Marketing start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0008-4990-20 | 0008-4990 | Wyeth Pharmaceuticals LLC, a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc. | 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (0008-4990-20) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (0008-4990-19) | September 30, 2009 |
| 0008-4994-20 | 0008-4994 | Wyeth Pharmaceuticals LLC, a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc. | 10 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE in 1 CARTON (0008-4994-20) / 5 mL in 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE (0008-4994-19) | February 8, 2017 |
| 0008-4990 | 0008-4990 | Wyeth Pharmaceuticals LLC, a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc. | — | June 15, 2008 |
| 0008-4994 | 0008-4994 | Wyeth Pharmaceuticals LLC, a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc. | — | February 8, 2017 |
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