Drug reference
tigecycline
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Drug class
Anti Bacterial (Cyclines)
Mechanism of action
A glycylcycline antibiotic that is structurally similar to tetracycline antibiotics; inhibits bacterial protein translation by binding to 30S ribosomal subunit, and blocks entry of amino-acyl tRNA molecules in ribosome A site.
Common side effects
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Infection
- Fever
- Diarrhea
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is tigecycline?
tigecycline belongs to: Anti Bacterial.
How does tigecycline work?
A glycylcycline antibiotic that is structurally similar to tetracycline antibiotics; inhibits bacterial protein translation by binding to 30S ribosomal subunit, and blocks entry of amino-acyl tRNA molecules in ribosome A site.
What are the common side effects of tigecycline?
Vomiting, Nausea, Infection, Fever, Diarrhea
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