Tigecare Description

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Description

Tigecycline, USP is a tetracycline class antibacterial for intravenous infusion. The chemical name of tigecycline is (4S,4aS,5aR, 12aS)-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 C₂₉H₃₉N₅O₈, and the molecular weight is 585.65.
Tigecycline for injection, USP is an orange lyophilized powder or cake. Each tigecycline for injection single-dose 5 mL vial contains 50 mg tigecycline, USP lyophilized powder for reconstitution for intravenous infusion.
Each vial contains: Tigecycline, USP 50 mg.

tigecycline

Manufacturer:

Gland Pharma

Distributor:

Biocare Lifesciences