Tygacil (tigecycline)

Approved for Complicated skin and soft tissue infections, Complicated intra-abdominal infections, Community-acquired bacterial pneumonia. Binds to the 30S ribosomal subunit and blocks entry of amino-acyl tRNA into the A site of the ribosome, inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Modified tetracycline structure overcomes common… Side effects, costs, interactions, manufacturer, and generic…

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