Tigecycline Flashcards
1
Q
MOA of Tigecycline
A
Binds to 30S ribosomal subunit inhibiting protein synthesis
2
Q
Tigecycline covers?
A
Gram positive (MRSA, VRE), Gram negative, anaerobes, and atypical organisms
3
Q
What does Tigecycline not cover?
A
Pseudomonas, Providencia spp, Proteus
4
Q
Brand name of Tigecycline?
A
Tygacil
5
Q
Boxed warning of tigecycline?
A
Increased risk of death
6
Q
When should tigecycline not be used?
A
For bloodstream infections because it does not achieve adequate concentrations in the blood
7
Q
What color should reconstituted solution of tigacycline be?
A
yellow-orange, if not, discard product
